A Modified Nomogram for Ramp Treadmill Testing Using the Veterans Specific Activity Questionnaire

作者:Sadik Jamal; Myers Jonathan; Froelicher Victor*
来源:American Journal of Cardiology, 2014, 114(5): 803-805.
DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.06.008

摘要

Studies performed over the past 2 decades have supported the recommendation that the exercise test protocol be individualized and that a targeted duration of 8 to 12 minutes is optimal. However, this is not always implemented clinically because of the complication of having to choose a specific ramp to match a patient. We present a simple nomogram based on a questionnaire to choose 1 of 4 possible ramp protocols that provide individualized ramp rates for subjects undergoing clinical exercise testing. Published by Elsevier Inc.

  • 出版日期2014-9-1