Question

A 58-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of central, crushing chest pain on exertion, relieved by rest. He has a history of hypertension and smokes 20 cigarettes daily. ECG is normal at rest. What is the most appropriate initial investigation according to NICE CG95?

Accepted Answer

CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA)

Answer

Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT)

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Myocardial Perfusion Scan (MPS)

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Stress Echocardiography

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Invasive Coronary Angiography

Practice question

A 58-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of central, crushing chest pain on exertion, relieved by rest. He has a history of hypertension and smokes 20 cigarettes daily. ECG is normal at rest. What is the most appropriate initial investigation according to NICE CG95?