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Table of Contents

Overview
Patient Presents
Physical Exam
Family History
Physical Exam Findings
Lab Data
Diagnosis
Management Plan
Review Features
Standard CAD Risk Factors
Standard CAD Biochemical Risk Factors
Nonstandard CAD Risk Factors
Conclusion
Quiz
References

Authors:

Harleen Jaggi, BS, MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA)

Ellen Hope Kearns, MS, SH(ASCP)H

Quest Diagnostics Inc., San Juan Capistrano, CA, and

Division of Health Sciences, School of Health, California State University Dominguez Hills
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Risk Factors in Coronary Artery Disease

Physical Exam Findings


Physical examination of the patient revealed no abnormalities. However, the patient's age, gender, family history, and social history placed him at high risk for coronary heart disease.

Which findings are significant?

What are your differential diagnoses?

What tests should be ordered?

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