Risk stratification in angina pectoris.
Risk stratification of the patient with angina pectoris can be accomplished initially by the history, physical examination, and resting electrocardiogram. Noninvasive testing can add important prognostic information and identify patients who might benefit from revascularization procedures. An exercise electrocardiographic test usually is the initial test to determine risk, but exercise 201Th scintigraphy and exercise radionuclide angiography can provide important additional information regarding outcome in selected subsets of patients.
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Department of Cardiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D015996:Survival Rate