REBEL Cast REBEL Core Cast 111.0 – Cardiac Testing
Oct 25, 2023
Explore the benefits and limitations of coronary CTN geography as a cardiac test for low-risk chest pain patients. Learn about the importance of selecting appropriate tests based on symptoms and considering limitations. Understand the usefulness of CCTA and nuclear stress tests in assessing heart conditions. Trust your intuition alongside test results.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Coronary CTN Geography for Low-Risk Chest Pain Patients
01:32 • 2min
Matching Cardiac Testing with Patient Symptoms and Considering Limitations of CCTA
03:46 • 2min
Importance of Choosing the Right Test in Cardiac Testing
05:56 • 6min
Usefulness of Cardiac Testing: CCTA and Nuclear Stress Tests
11:28 • 13min
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 ...