Predictive value: Bruce vs Angiogram vs Fast Scan 
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 Predictive value: Bruce vs Angiogram vs Fast Scan

I would like to know the relative accuracy for predicting
2-5 year incidence of sudden heart attack for 1) 9 minute Bruce treadmill
protocol, 2) angiogram, and 3) fast scan.

I would like to know the frequency of both fslse positives
and false negatives for each.

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Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:21:31 GMT
 Predictive value: Bruce vs Angiogram vs Fast Scan

Quote:

> I would like to know the relative accuracy for predicting
> 2-5 year incidence of sudden heart attack for 1) 9 minute Bruce treadmill
> protocol, 2) angiogram, and 3) fast scan.

> I would like to know the frequency of both fslse positives
> and false negatives for each.

Would suggest that you rely on your cardiologist to advise you on which
test would be best one for your particular situation factoring in your
history, your risk factors, your physical exam and any pertinent test
results to date.

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Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:53:46 GMT
 Predictive value: Bruce vs Angiogram vs Fast Scan

Quote:
> I would like to know the relative accuracy for predicting
> 2-5 year incidence of sudden heart attack for 1) 9 minute Bruce treadmill
> protocol, 2) angiogram, and 3) fast scan.

> I would like to know the frequency of both fslse positives
> and false negatives for each.

Not that I would know the exact numbers anyway, but your question is
underspecified. These tests don't give yes/no answers:

A stress test can show mild or severe abnormalities.

An angiogram can be "positive" because there is a 70% blockage of a
minor {*filter*} vessel or because of a 99% blockage of the left main
coronary artery.

The implications of these various "positive" results are very different.

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David Rind



Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:30:26 GMT
 
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