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[Atrial pacing and the exercise test in the evaluation of coronary disease. A comparative study].

Authors :
Fernandes F
Morais C
Esteves M
Camilo V
Nazaré J
da Cunha JC
Amram SS
Source :
Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology [Rev Port Cardiol] 1990 Sep; Vol. 9 (9), pp. 675-9.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Objective: to compare the relative value of Atrial Pacing and Exercise Electrocardiography in the diagnosis of Myocardial Ischaemia.<br />Design: prospective study in patients referred for coronary cineangiography.<br />Setting: Cineangiography and Ergonometry Departments of Cardiology Service. Santa Maria Hospital.<br />Patients: 16 patients (mean age 52.4 +/- 6.3), 13 males and 3 females. All were submitted to Atrial Pacing, Exercise Test and Coronariography.<br />Results: both tests were concordant in all cases but one, with negative Atrial Pacing, positive Exercise Test and negative Coronariography.<br />Conclusions: Atrial Pacing compares favourably with Exercise Test in the diagnosis of Coronary Ischaemic Disease. It may constitute a valid alternative in patients unable to perform a conclusive Exercise Test.

Details

Language :
Portuguese
ISSN :
0870-2551
Volume :
9
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2257154