6: Which CAD Test?

Question 1

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Show strain on heart chambers.

Answer 1

EKG

Question 2

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Get a patient’s baseline status.

Answer 2

EKG

Question 3

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Diagnose arrhythmias.

Answer 3

EKG

Question 4

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Can reveal hypokinetic or akinetic areas of the heart.

Answer 4

Transthoracic Echo

Question 5

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

May reveal pulmonary edema.

Answer 5

CXR

Question 6

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Reveals wall motion abnormalities.

Answer 6

Transthoracic Echo

Question 7

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Show past or evolving MI.

Answer 7

EKG

Question 8

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

May reveal enlarged cardiac silhouette.

Answer 8

CXR

Question 9

In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

View all 4 heart chambers.

Answer 9

Transthoracic Echo