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Max's Dad's Heart Attack
- Listener Max's father unexpectedly had a heart attack and bypass surgery.
- An angiogram revealed 90+% blockage in three arteries, prompting Max's question about routine angiograms.
Overtesting in Cardiology
- Overtesting in cardiology is a significant problem.
- Studies highlight this issue, with the American Heart Association calling for a reduction in low-value care.
Harms of Medical Tests
- Medical tests can have harmful consequences, including radiation exposure and false positives.
- False positives can lead to unnecessary anxiety and further testing.