Patrick C. Alguire, MD, FACP

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In reply: Stress testing

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Patrick C. Alguire, MD, FACP

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Do imaging studies have value in a patient with acute, nonspecific low back pain?

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Patrick C. Alguire, MD, FACP

Consider imaging only in patients who have red flags for fracture or malignancy.

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Is cardiac stress testing appropriate in asymptomatic adults at low risk?

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Patrick C. Alguire, MD, FACP

This test is most useful in patients who have chest pain and shortness of breath on exertion.

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Series Introduction: Doing the right thing to control health care costs

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Patrick C. Alguire, MD, FACP

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine initiates its contribution to high-value care with a new series, “Smart Testing.”

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