Invasive heart test may be overused, researchers say

Almost 66% of patients who undergo cardiac catheterization despite no previous diagnosis of heart disease receive results indicating no 'significant' blockage, study finds. Nearly two-thirds of those who undergo an invasive heart test called cardiac catheterization when they do not have diagnosed heart disease receive a clean bill of health, suggesting that the expensive procedure -- which exposes the patient to substantial amounts...

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