RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Jacobson, Anne
T1 ECG Stress Testing: Poor Predictor of Significant CAD in Caribbean Patients
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 7
SP 22
OP 23
DO 10.1177/155989771007015
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/7/22.abstract
AB Exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) testing has a low predictive value for significant coronary artery disease in Caribbean patients. Additionally, electrophysiology studies and radiofrequency ablation therapy have become the standard of care for the chronic management of many cardiac arrhythmias. This article discusses these imaging modalities from a Caribbean perspective.