American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
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Women and Heart Disease > Diagnosis and Prognosis

A range of diagnostic and prognostic tests are available to evaluate patients in whom coronary artery disease (CAD) is suspected based on routine office-based risk assessment or symptoms. The choice of tests is usually based on a number of factors, including availability, physician expertise, clinical setting, and patient characteristics. This section presents some of the most common and useful testing options for CAD.

Non-Stress Testing

Stress Testing

Exercise vs. Pharmacologic Stress

 

 

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