REBEL Core Cast 111.0 – Cardiac Testing
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Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Coronary CTN Geography for Low-Risk Chest Pain Patients
This chapter discusses the benefits of using coronary CTN geography as a cardiac test for low-risk chest pain patients. The speaker explains how this test helps visualize the lumen of the coronary arteries and classify patients based on the extent of atherosclerosis.
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Take Home Points: A CCTA is an anatomic test to determine if a patient has normal coronary arteries, non-obstructive disease, or obstructive disease. The warranty period for a CCTA is anywhere from 3-10 years depending on the characteristics of the plaque. A nuclear stress test is a functional study that allows for ischemia-driven management. The ... 
