Problem 1.10.2

Now, look at the post-test probability after a negative test and think how you would respond in the situations that follow.

Question 1.10.2.1

Would lowering the probability of disease from 0.25 to 0.04 lead you to decide against treating the patient for CAD?

	Probably yes
	Probably no

Question 1.10.2.2

Would lowering the probability of disease from 0.25 to 0.04 convince you (and the patient) to stop testing for coronary artery disease and perhaps focus on other diagnostic possibilities (whose probability goes up when the probability of CAD goes down)?

	Probably yes
	Probably no

Question 1.10.2.3

Which test would you do in this situation?

	Exercise ECG
	Dobutamine echo

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