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Cardiology MCQ. Ischemia trial


Q. Which of the following is not true regarding the ISCHEMIA trial?

A. Patients with stable angina were included
B. The patients with LM disease were excluded with a CT angiogram
C. Early invasive therapy was found to reduce MI and cardiovascular mortality compared to medical therapy in patients with stable angina
D. Results are not applicable to patients with severe LV dysfunction

Correct answer:
C. Early invasive therapy was found to reduce MI and cardiovascular mortality compared to medical therapy in patients with stable angina

Explanation:
https://www.learningcardiology.com/2020/06/ischemia-trial.html

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