title: On the interpretation of the exercise test.
abstract: The widespread popularization of stress testing and the extensive application of its results in a variety of clinical settings make it imperative that a better method than the presently used simplistic "positive" or "negative" interpretation be devised. As a step toward a comprehensive diagnostic and prognostic index based on stress tests, a simple grading system of electrocardiographic changes, together with recognition of clinical modifiers, is suggested.
mesh_terms: D004562:Electrocardiography; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans