A 42-year-old asymptomatic attorney undergoes a routine exercise test which is reported positive for myocardial ischemia. The following is/are true:
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b. Such a patient could progress to heart failure from ischemic cardiomyopathy
c. Typical angina pectoris is promptly relieved by rest or relaxation
d. Dyspnea on exertion can represent an angina equivalent
As many as 25% of CAD patients found by exercise testing are asymptomatic. Progressive coronary obstruction in these patients can produce heart failure from ischemic cardiomyopathy. Typical angina is relieved promptly by rest or relaxation. Ischemic reductions in ventricular contractility and compliance can produce dyspnea on exertion as an angina equivalent.
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