How is coronary artery disease diagnosed?

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    The specifics of how chest pain feels, along with risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, lifestyle factors such as smoking, and a family history of cardiovascular diseases is often enough to raise a strong suspicion of CAD. Physical examination and additional testing by a medical professional such as imaging studies and blood work can provide further evidence.[1]

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