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Is it possible for coronary artery disease at least be identified on a routine echocardiogram?
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Echo: Indirect evidence of coronary artery disease if acute can be guessed by looking at wall motion abnormalities. This obviously is not the modality used to diagnose cad.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes and No: The consequences of coronary disease - poorly functioning heart muscle - can be seen on echocardiogram. The actual vessels, though, cannot be assessed for blockages with this tool.
Answered 8/20/2013
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