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What are tests used to diagnose coronary artery disease?
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Several: First of all the history. Usually there is chest pain as the presenting symptom and the exact description of that pain is important. Does it occur during exertion? Then an EKG is done. Also an EKG with exertion or medication to stress the heart along with pictures of the heart. The final test would be to put some dye into the arteries to directly visualize a blockage.
Answered 1/12/2015
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Coronary cath.: Gold standard is still coronary angiogram. Cat scan of the coronaries may be used as screening. Stress thallium test about 20% false negative.
Answered 12/10/2012
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