Pretest Probability of Coronary Artery Disease by Age, Gender, and Symptoms*
| Age (years) | Gender | Typical Angina Pectoris | Atypical Chest Pain | Nonanginal Chest Pain | Asymptomatic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–39 | Men | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low | Very low |
| Women | Intermediate | Very low | Very low | Very low | |
| 40–49 | Men | High | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low |
| Women | Intermediate | Low | Very low | Very low | |
| 50–59 | Men | High | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low |
| Women | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low | Very Low | |
| 60–69 | Men | High | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low |
| Women | High | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low |
Modified from refs. 10 and 28.
* High indicates >90%; intermediate, 10% to 90%; low, <10%; very low, <5%. Intermediate pretest probability is an ACC/AHA Class I indication for exercise stress testing.