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! align="left" colspan = "7" | Table 2. Clinical pre-test probabilities<sup>a</sup> in patients with stable chest pain symptoms<Cite>REFNAME20</Cite> | ! align="left" colspan = "7" | Table 2. Clinical pre-test probabilities<sup>a</sup> in patients with stable chest pain symptoms. <Cite>REFNAME20</Cite> | ||
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| colspan = "7" | <sup>a</sup> Probabilities of obstructive coronary disease shown reflect the estimates for patients aged 35, 45, 55, 65, 75 and 85 years. | | colspan = "7" | <sup>a</sup> Probabilities of obstructive coronary disease shown reflect the estimates for patients aged 35, 45, 55, 65, 75 and 85 years. | ||
*Groups in white boxes have a PTP <15% and hence can be managed without further testing. | *Groups in <i>white boxes</i> have a PTP <15% and hence can be managed without further testing. | ||
*Groups in blue boxes have a PTP of 15–65%. They could have an exercise ECG if feasible as the initial test. However, if local expertise and availability permit a non-invasive imaging based test for ischaemia this would be preferable given the superior diagnostic capabilities of such tests. In young patients radiation issues should be considered. | *Groups in <i>blue boxes</i> have a PTP of 15–65%. They could have an exercise ECG if feasible as the initial test. However, if local expertise and availability permit a non-invasive imaging based test for ischaemia this would be preferable given the superior diagnostic capabilities of such tests. In young patients radiation issues should be considered. | ||
*Groups in light pink boxes have PTPs between 66–85% and hence should have a non-invasive imaging functional test for making a diagnosis of SCAD. | *Groups in <i>light pink boxes</i> have PTPs between 66–85% and hence should have a non-invasive imaging functional test for making a diagnosis of SCAD. | ||
*In groups in dark pink boxes the PTP is >85% and one can assume that SCAD is present. They need risk stratification only. | *In groups in <i>dark pink boxes</i> the PTP is >85% and one can assume that SCAD is present. They need risk stratification only. | ||
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|colspan = "7" | <b>Table 4. Characteristics of tests commonly used to diagnose the presence of coronary artery disease<Cite>REFNAME20</Cite></b> | |colspan = "7" | <b>Table 4. Characteristics of tests commonly used to diagnose the presence of coronary artery disease. <Cite>REFNAME20</Cite></b> | ||
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