Open AccessChanges in Medical Therapy and Lifestyle After Anatomical or Functional Testing for Coronary Artery Disease
Author(s) -
Ladapo Joseph A.,
Hoffmann Udo,
Lee Kerry L.,
Coles Adrian,
Huang Megan,
Mark Daniel B.,
Dolor Rowena J.,
Pelberg Robert A.,
Budoff Matthew,
Sigurdsson Gardar,
Severance Harry W.,
Douglas Pamela S.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.116.003807
Subject(s) - medicine , coronary artery disease , overweight , revascularization , computed tomographic angiography , aspirin , disease , functional testing , angiography , cardiology , physical therapy , obesity , medline , myocardial infarction , political science , law
Diagnostic testing in the care of patients newly presenting with symptoms suggestive of coronary artery disease may influence risk factor management, independent of test type or test results. However, little is known about changes in medications and lifestyle after anatomical or functional testing.