rsi,

I usually ask about numbers, since so many folks accept the highest of the normal categories as fine or perfect (only to find out later their LDL is 150-160, with triglycerides at 199) ... can you provide your basic lipid numbers, and, if you have had an advanced lipids panel (advisable), plus METS from your stress test, echo summation from the stress test, findings from nuclear stress test? All these are normal tests prior to a cath - unless you have pain or discomfort or are winded with minor exertion ... I'm not a medical professional, but these seem to be consistent testing opportunities for more information.