[Coronary artery disease: diagnostic approach in 2013]

Rev Med Suisse. 2013 Mar 6;9(376):508, 510-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Coronary disease can lead to very serious complications which sometimes may have dramatic consequences on the quality of life of our patients. In addition, it can also have numerous social repercussions including a significant increase in the health budget costs. Systematic evaluation adapted to each patient is crucial. Numerous diagnostic currently available tests when used in the appropriate manner can be of a precious help for the clinician and for the future of his patient.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Artery Disease / complications
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / physiopathology
  • Echocardiography, Stress / methods
  • Exercise Test / methods
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging / methods
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods
  • Quality of Life*
  • Risk Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods