Deck 98: Cardiac Diagnostic Testing: Noninvasive Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease

Question 1

An asymptomatic 63-year-old adult has a low-density lipoprotein level of 135 mg/dL. Which test is beneficial to assess this patient's coronary artery disease risk?

A) Coronary artery calcium score (CACS)
B) hsCRP (high-sensitivity CRP)
C) Exercise echocardiography
D) Myocardial perfusion imaging

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which risk assessment for coronary artery disease is recommended for all female patients?

A) Coronary artery calcium score
B) Electrocardiogram
C) Exercise stress test
D) Framingham risk score

Answer 2

D