[Atrial pacing and the exercise test in the evaluation of coronary disease. A comparative study].
OBJECTIVE
to compare the relative value of Atrial Pacing and Exercise Electrocardiography in the diagnosis of Myocardial Ischaemia.


METHODS
prospective study in patients referred for coronary cineangiography.


METHODS
Cineangiography and Ergonometry Departments of Cardiology Service. Santa Maria Hospital.


METHODS
16 patients (mean age 52.4 +/- 6.3), 13 males and 3 females. All were submitted to Atrial Pacing, Exercise Test and Coronariography.


RESULTS
both tests were concordant in all cases but one, with negative Atrial Pacing, positive Exercise Test and negative Coronariography.


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.
Fernandes
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Serviço de Cardiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa.
Morais
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Esteves
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Camilo
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Nazaré
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da Cunha
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Amram
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D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005080:Exercise Test; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies
O pacing auricular e a prova de esforço na avaliação da doença coronária. Estudo comparativo.