Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5596455 | Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angéiologie | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Screening of myocardial ischemia refers to the use of one or more diagnostic tests for coronary heart disease with a dual objective of appropriateness and promptness. In women, as compared to men, the accuracy of the different tests is worse. Thus, to overcome this sex-related penalty, we must define a diagnosis strategy based on risk stratification, enabling the identification of patients requiring invasive investigations. This review discusses various non-invasive diagnostic tests focusing on a female-specific approach and defines the use of numerous diagnostic tests with respect to both risk stratification and symptoms.
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Authors
S. Duval, M. Leroux, Y. Davienne, C. Brasselet,