Chest pain diagnosis, take two: Which tests, when and why?

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Chest pain diagnosis, take two: Which tests, when and why?

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis expands on the issue of chest pain diagnosis discussed in his previous column. In this article, he reviews the modern use of cardiac CT scans

Key points, A CT coronary angiogram, to supplement a treadmill test, is an excellent management strategy for a patient with atypical chest pains or equivocal elec, Pract Green w Pale Yellow