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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Testing
    • Exercise Physiology

    Background:

    • Exercise stress testing is a cornerstone in diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD).
    • Optimizing the sensitivity and predictive value of exercise tests is crucial for accurate patient management.
    • Variations in monitoring protocols may impact diagnostic accuracy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate how different lead selections and recovery monitoring durations affect the diagnostic performance of exercise testing.
    • To determine the optimal conditions for maximizing the sensitivity and predictive value of exercise stress tests for CAD detection.

    Main Methods:

    • Eighty-six patients underwent a standard Bruce protocol exercise test.
    • Follow-up angiography was performed to confirm diagnoses.
    • Analysis focused on the impact of 12-lead monitoring versus fewer leads and monitoring duration during the recovery phase.

    Main Results:

    • Twelve-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring during at least six minutes of recovery significantly improved the sensitivity of exercise testing for CAD.
    • Increased ST-segment depression during recovery correlated with a higher predictive value of the test.
    • Specific monitoring parameters were identified as critical for enhanced diagnostic accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • Extended recovery monitoring with a 12-lead ECG configuration is recommended for improved CAD diagnosis.
    • The degree of ST-segment depression is a key indicator of test predictive value.
    • Refining exercise test protocols can lead to more reliable non-invasive detection of coronary artery disease.