Hi. My mother s EKG report says antral infarct, probably old, abnormal . And she has had chest pains previously. What does old antral infarct indicate? Can the damage be reversed? Its possible cause and line of treatment? Is she in immediate danger as I cant get an immediate cardiologist consult due to the country I am in.
Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Old infarct means that she had an in fact in past which was minor or was undiagnosed and missed. She is having cardiac disease. After all infarction the cardiac muscle gets scarred and there is no treatment available to revive the tissue. She must undergo angiography and stress echocardiography to know level of disease and further stent placement or bypass surgery. The best approach is to avoid future attack. Ask your mother to keep her BP, sugar level and lipid profile under control. She should avoid undue physical and mental stress and practice meditation. She may take baby aspirin 150 mg daily. If you have any further query then you can come back to Chat Doctor , I will definitely help. With Regards Chat Doctor.