REBEL Core Cast 111.0 – Cardiac Testing
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Matching Cardiac Testing with Patient Symptoms and Considering Limitations of CCTA
This chapter highlights the importance of selecting appropriate cardiac tests based on patients' symptoms and considering potential risks. It explores the limitations of using CCTA in patients with known coronary artery disease, stents, or cabbage, and how it can be utilized to assess stent patency and graft patency.
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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 ... 
