Table 3.

Stress Test Type

Probability CategoryNo Stress Test (%)ECG Maximal (%)*Stress with Imaging (%)Total (%)
Low pretest probability151 (50)10 (3)144 (47)305 (100)
Mod/high pretest probability118 (50)5 (2)115 (48)238 (100)
Total269 (50)15 (3)259 (47)543 (100)
  • Provocative stress tests type by pretest probability.

  • * ECG maximal: Treadmill stress test with ECG monitor-no imaging associated.

  • Stress with imaging: Includes both exercise and chemical stress test with echocardiography or nuclear imaging.

  • ECG, electrocardiogram.