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Clinical aspects of treadmill exercise testing

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore

|October 1, 1980

Summary

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This study of treadmill exercise tests found that ischemic responses occurred in 48 subjects, with 58% reporting chest pain. Hypertensive responses were seen in 101 subjects, 38% of whom experienced chest discomfort.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Exercise Physiology

Background:

Treadmill exercise testing is a common diagnostic tool.
Identifying ischemic and hypertensive responses is crucial for cardiovascular risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the incidence and characteristics of ischemic and hypertensive responses during treadmill exercise tests.
To correlate these responses with patient symptoms and resting cardiovascular status.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 525 consecutive treadmill exercise tests.
Definition of ischemic response: ≥1 mm horizontal or downsloping ST depression.
Definition of hypertensive response: systolic BP >200 mmHg or diastolic BP >100 mmHg during/after exercise.

Main Results:

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Ischemic response observed in 48 subjects (9.1%), with 58% reporting precordial pain.

Hypertensive response observed in 101 subjects (19.2%), with 47% reporting precordial pain.

Cardiac arrhythmias detected in 53 patients; other abnormalities included hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and bronchospasm.

Conclusions:

Ischemic and hypertensive responses during exercise testing are associated with chest discomfort.
These findings highlight the importance of monitoring ECG and blood pressure during exercise stress tests.
Further investigation into the clinical significance of these responses is warranted.