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Coronary Artery Disease Tests Directory

The first step in testing for coronary artery disease is a physical exam and analysis of family history. Some other tests that may follow include blood pressure, cholesterol blood test, CRP test, coronary artery calcium scan (X-ray), ECG/EKG, echocardiogram, angiogram, and more. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how each test is used to check for coronary artery disease.

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