Test for ACS- Acute Coronary Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Sensitivity/specificity of the Stress Treadmill
A
70/70%
2
Q
Who is stress treadmill useful for
A
Pts w/ IM probability of CAD
3
Q
Stress ECHO Sens/Spec
A
80/80%
Sensitivity is less if stress is with dobutamin
4
Q
Stress Echo Advantage
A
only form of Stress test to visualize valve function
measures EF
-can be done +/- Exercise. Dobutamine is done if pt can not exercise but then decreases sensitivity
5
Q
MIBI Sens Spec
A
80/80%
6
Q
MIBI advantage
A
Can measure EF, Can be done pharmacologically with Persantine but NEVER use in asthmatics
7
Q
Cath Sens/Spec
A
95/95% GOLD STANDARD
8
Q
Cath Advantage
A
Anatomical view of coronaries and estimates EF
9
Q
Cath Disadvantage
A
Can be false negative for partial coronary lesions if artery dilates bc of dye
