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What is a holter monitor and what is good for diagnosing?
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A little beeper size guy that monitors your EKG for 24 hours; Arrythmias;
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What types of things should you be looking for on an echo to Dx angina?
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segmental wall motion abnormalities, Increased LV size, Impaired LV septum
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What is the primary test for DX of stable angina?
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Exercise testing (EKG, Thallium, sestamibi, Echo)
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Gold standard for Dx of angina pectoris, and when should you do one?
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coronary angiogram; When benefits outweigh risks
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What types of info can you get from a coronary angiogram?
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Coronary anatomy, hemodynamic measurements of LV function
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What is dyskinesis with regards to LV function?
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paradoxical wall motion
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Prerequisites for CABG?
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Good distal vessel, Reasonable LV function
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Indications for CABG?
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LMCA and triple vessel disease with LV dysfunction
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