SCREENING FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONS: THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE APPROACH

Asymptomatic screening tests with exercise treadmill testing or treadmill testing with nuclear imaging yielded a positive predictive value of 16% and 21%, respectively, for coronary artery disease (aggregate stenosis >50% on invasive coronary angiography).

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2017-03, Vol.69 (11), p.1397-1397
Main Authors: Davenport, Eddie, Palileo, Edwin, Kruyer, William, Gore, Steven
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular disease
Coronary vessels
Electrocardiography
Fitness equipment
Internal Medicine
Medical imaging
Military exercises
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Summary:Asymptomatic screening tests with exercise treadmill testing or treadmill testing with nuclear imaging yielded a positive predictive value of 16% and 21%, respectively, for coronary artery disease (aggregate stenosis >50% on invasive coronary angiography).
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/S0735-1097(17)34786-1