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Case 2 of 3:

A 70-year-old male complains of precordial pressure-like chest pain with exertion. The pain does not radiate, but is associated with shortness of breath. The pain lasts 10-15 minutes, resolving with rest or SL NTG. Symptoms have been gradually worsening over the last 6 months. He smokes 1 ppd. Family history is negative.
PMH: DM with proteinuria, hyperlipidemia.
Meds: metformin, aspirin, glipizide, lisinopril, simvastatin
ECG: NSR with occas PVCs. Old inverted T waves in V1-2


Case 2, Questions to Consider:
  1. Based on your clinical experience, what is your estimate of this patient's chance of having significant coronary arter disease (CAD)?

  2. Which one of the following would describe the patient's chance of having significant CAD?

    A. Low chance
    B. Intermediate chance
    C. High chance

Continue to Case 3 . . .

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