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Is there a role for routine stress testing in intermediate-high risk CAD patients with a significantly elevated coronary calcium score who are otherwise asymptomatic?

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Cardiology · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Current data does not support stress testing in asymptomatic intermediate risk individuals in general and those with incidental CAC also do not have an indication for the test. ASCVD risk factor modification suffices.

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Cardiology · University Of Wisconsin Health University Hospital

I focus on aggressive risk factor modification.

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Cardiology · The Heart House Washington Township

A common scenario, and I agree with aggressive risk factor modification with a low threshold overall for any symptoms that may be attributable to coronary artery disease (CAD). This would include significant ectopy/arrhythmia, etc.

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Cardiology · The George Washington University Hospital

Stress test for silent ischemia. Prefer nuclear dual isotope protocol.

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