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APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH POSSIBLE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASELee Goldman 接待可能有心血管病的病人 Patients with cardiovascular disease may present with a wide range of symptoms and/or signs, each of which may be caused by noncardiovascular conditions. Conversely, patients with substantial cardiovascular disease may be asymptomatic. Because cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and other developed countries, it is crucial that patients be evaluated carefully to detect early cardiovascular disease, that symptoms or signs of cardiovascular disease be evaluated in det