In the workup of a 45-year-old man with suspected coronary artery disease, the following is/are true:
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belongs to book: ASIR SURGICAL MCQs BANK|Dr. Gharama Al-Shehri|1st edition| Chapter number:12| Question number:143
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a. Thyroid tests are included to rule out hyperthyroidism
Diagnostic studies for coronary artery disease should detect risk factors such as diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia and hyperthyroidism. The stress ECG typically shows downward sloping ST segment depression. Dipyridamole is a coronary artery vasodilator that reduces systemic and coronary perfusion pressures. The persisting thallium scan defect reflects irreversibly scarred myocardium.
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