Approach to the patient with chest pain and nonobstructive coronary artery disease.
Patients with chest pain and nonobstructive coronary artery disease (NOCAD) utilize a significant part of our health care resources. Their diagnosis and treatment can often be difficult and time consuming. A simple classification system and stepwise diagnostic approach may help to reduce unnecessary testing. Also, utilization of a chest pain clinic may be beneficial for these patients.
Halligan
Sean
S
Center for Coronary Physiology and Imaging, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Lerman
Amir
A
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010496:Pericardium / Q000503:physiopathology; D011379:Prognosis; D014481:United States