A cardiac catheterization would be the best test to definitively evaluate the presence or absence of significant coronary artery disease, but it is an invasive test that carries serious risks. Whether to believe the stress test or pursue a cardiac catheterization depends on your risk factors for heart disease and how severe your symptoms are. I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
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