The "gold standard" for determining the presence of coronary artery disease is the
A)exercise stress test.
B)MUGA scan.
C)thallium stress test.
D)angiogram.

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The gold standard for determining the presence of coronary artery disease is an angiogram, also known as a coronary angiography. This test involves injecting a dye into the coronary arteries and taking X-ray images to visualize any blockages or narrowing in the arteries. It is the most accurate test for diagnosing coronary artery disease. The other options listed - exercise stress test, MUGA scan, and thallium stress test - are non-invasive tests that can provide information about blood flow to the heart, but they are not as accurate as an angiogram.

The "Gold Standard" for Determining the Presence of Coronary Artery