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History of family heart disease. some mild symptoms myself,age 47. should i do ct scan or angiogram ? different docs say different plans. confused!
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Heart disease: Both studies depending on specifics may be appropriate BUT you need a detailed history of your symptoms ,a physical exam and other testing including an ECG prior to imaging studies
Answered 11/26/2016
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