| Is there an indication for coronary angiography in patients under 60 years of age with no or minimal angina pectoris after a first myocardial infarction? | |
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PMID: 3966949 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Coronary angiography and exercise stress tests were performed in 91 consecutive patients under 60 years of age having either no or only mild angina pectoris with or without medication after a first myocardial infarction. Nine (10%) patients had angiographic high risk coronary artery disease defined as three vessel disease, left main stenosis, or proximal stenosis of the left anterior descending artery. Eighteen patients had a positive electrocardiographic exercise stress test including eight of the nine patients with angiographic high risk coronary artery disease. It may be concluded therefore that coronary angiography to detect high risk coronary artery disease in this group can be restricted to patients with a positive exercise stress test. This policy would obviate the need for about 80% of coronary angiograms performed in this age group. |
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Authors:
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T W Veenbrink; T van der Werf; P W Westerhof; E O Robles de Medina; F L Meijler |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British heart journal Volume: 53 ISSN: 0007-0769 ISO Abbreviation: Br Heart J Publication Date: 1985 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-03-05 Completed Date: 1985-03-05 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370634 Medline TA: Br Heart J Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 30-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adult Age Factors Angina Pectoris / radiography Angiocardiography* / adverse effects Electrocardiography Exercise Test Female Humans Male Middle Aged Myocardial Infarction / radiography* Risk |
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