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Would a stress test be of any value after one has had a normal ct scan? i have sle and have been having pains and sob
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Yes: Patients with lupus are at elevates riak of vascular disease, including corornary artery disease. A stress test is quite reasonable if you are having shortness of breath, as is an echocardiogram.
Answered 3/25/2015
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Surprise: Surprise that stress test not done first. Full evaluation needed.
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