[Results of the bicycle ergometric test in stenocardia patients performing the load manually]

Comparative study was carried out of the results of the bicycle ergometry test in hand- and foot-pedalling conducted on 56 patients with stable angina pectoris. It is shown that in performing work by muscles of the shoulder girdle the chrono- and inotropic reserves of the heart are expended more rapidly, and an attack of angina develops in lesser physical exertion. It is recommended to conduct the bicycle ergometry test with hand pedalling for determining the working capacity of individuals with ischemic heart disease if their occupation is linked with physical exertion of the shoulder girdle muscles.