REBEL Core Cast 111.0 – Cardiac Testing
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Usefulness of Cardiac Testing: CCTA and Nuclear Stress Tests
This chapter explores the usefulness and benefits of cardiac testing, particularly CCTA and nuclear stress tests. It discusses the information these tests provide about the patient's heart condition and guides on how to interpret the results. The chapter also highlights the importance of exercise stress tests and the challenges encountered in emergency medicine settings.
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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 ... 
