In the workup of a 45-year-old man with suspected coronary artery disease, the following is/are true:
A. Thyroid tests are included to rule out hyperthyroidism
B. Typically positive stress ECG would show elevated ST segments
C. Dipyridamole is a useful adjunct to thallium scanning as it increases coronary perfusion pressure
D. Persisting defects on thallium scan indicate reversible myocardial ischemia
Answer:A
In the workup of a 45-year-old man with suspected coronary artery disease, the following is/are true:
A. Thyroid tests are included to rule out hyperthyroidism B. Typically positive stress ECG would show elevated ST segments C. Dipyridamole is a useful adjunct to thallium scanning as it increases coronary perfusion pressure D. Persisting defects on thallium scan indicate reversible myocardial ischemia