A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy exertion.There were no complaints of chest pain.Her ECG indicates normal sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities.Your plan may include:

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The patient's symptoms and risk factors suggest a possible coronary artery disease, and an exercise stress test can help evaluate the patient's cardiac function and detect any abnormalities that may indicate a need for further testing or treatment. An echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, or myocardial perfusion imaging may be considered based on the results of the stress test. However, the stress test is the most appropriate screening test for this patient at this stage.

A 55-Year-Old Post-Menopausal Woman with a History of Hypertension Complains