Exercise-induced S-T segment alterations.
The S-T segment response remains the most important exercise variable. In this article, the four types of abnormalities that can occur are reviewed, and there is a discussion of the diagnosticity and predictive value for future coronary events when such abnormalities occur. Finally, there is a discussion of perhaps the most important use of exercise testing--estimating the extent of disease.
D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000175:diagnosis; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005080:Exercise Test; D006321:Heart / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011379:Prognosis