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What is the accuracy of tests in diagnosing patients with coronary blockages?
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Tests: The gold standard is the coronary angiogram. Ct and MRI angiography are a bit less accurate, nuclear perfusion studies. And echo stress tests another step down from there.
Answered 6/10/2014
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