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2. Coronary artery disease - Wikipedia

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   The diagnosis of microvascular angina (previously known as cardiac syndrome X – the rare coronary artery disease that is more common in females, as mentioned, is a diagnosis of exclusion. Therefore, usually, the same tests are used as in any person suspected of having coronary artery disease: [75] Intravascular ultrasound

3. Coronary CT calcium scan - Wikipedia

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   Lesion specific calcium score. The Agatston score, named after its developer Arthur Agatston, is a measure of calcium on a coronary CT calcium scan. [7] The original work, published in 1990, [8] was based on electron beam computed tomography (also known as ultrafast CT or EBCT).

4. Coronary occlusion - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms include chest pain or angina, shortness of breath, and fatigue. [6]A completely blocked coronary artery will cause a heart attack. [6] Common heart attack symptoms include chest pain or angina, pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck jaw, teeth or the upper belly, cold sweats, fatigue, heartburn, nausea, shortness of breath, or lightheadedness.

5. Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures - Wikipedia

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   Yet heart problems often produce no symptoms until very advanced, and many symptoms, such as palpitations and sensations of extra or missing heart beats correlate poorly with relative heart health vs disease. Hence, a history alone is rarely sufficient to diagnose a heart condition.

6. Cardiac imaging - Wikipedia

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   It is the most commonly used imaging tool for diagnosing heart problems, as it allows non-invasive visualization of the heart and the blood flow through the heart, using a technique known as Doppler. TTE is commonly used to evaluate patients with coronary artery disease. [4] Stress echocardiography is used to diagnose coronary artery disease ...

7. Acute coronary syndrome - Wikipedia

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   In unstable angina, symptoms may appear on rest or on minimal exertion. [6] The symptoms can last longer than those in stable angina, can be resistant to rest or medicine, and can get worse over time. [8] [10] Though ACS is usually associated with coronary thrombosis, it can also be associated with cocaine use. [11]