At your age, even with some risk factors for coronary artery disease, it is uncommon to see a significant coronary artery disease in women. After having said that, stress test is not unreasonable and will be particularly useful to rule out cardiac problems if it is negative. I think, you should discuss the need to see a cardiologist with you primary physician. Sudden cardiac death in the athletes is from completely different pathology. It is not from coronary artery disease.
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