The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 5, Issue 10 , Pages 760-766, November 2009

Cardiac Stress Testing in Women

  • Jennifer T. McCaffery

      Affiliations

    • Jennifer T. McCaffery, MSN, FNP, is a nurse practitioner at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
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  • Stephen A. Geraci

      Affiliations

    • Stephen A. Geraci, MD, is professor and vice chair of internal medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and chief of medicine at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center.

Abstract 

More women die every year from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than from any other cause. Non-invasive cardiac stress testing is key to timely diagnosis and treatment of CVD. However, providers need to be aware of how testing accuracy differs between men and women. This article reviews the standard non-invasive tests available, the sensitivity and specificity of each test, and how to choose the most appropriate test for female patients. It also discusses several new testing modes on the horizon.

Keywords:  coronary artery disease , diagnosis , electrocardiography , exercise test , nuclear , women

 

 In compliance with national ethical guidelines, the authors report no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.

PII: S1555-4155(08)00605-3

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2008.10.017

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 5, Issue 10 , Pages 760-766, November 2009

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