Main non-invasive tests for the screening of silent CAD
| Test | Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise stress test | Functional | Low costPhysiologic stress | Low sensitivity |
| Stress echocardiography | Functional | Low costPharmacological/physiological stressHigh specificity | Difficult in some patientsFalse negative if single vessel disease |
| Radionuclide imaging | Functional | High sensitivity | RadiationFalse positive |
| Coronary artery calcium | Anatomic | Non-invasive | RadiationNo stenosis evaluation |
| Coronary computed tomography angiography | Anatomic | High negative predictive value | No function evaluation |
| Magnetic resonance imaging | Anatomic/functional | Expensive | Preliminary studies |