
Equation of Detrano et al for Predicting Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Having Exercise Testing
Specialty: | Cardiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation |
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Description: | Detrano et al developed an equation for estimating the risk of coronary artery disease in a patient who has undergone exercise testing. Coronary artery disease was considered present if there was at least 1 major coronary artery with > 50% luminal narrowing. The score can help identify patients with sufficient risk to justify additional testing. |
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