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Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to cardiac stress testing?
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to cardiac stress testing?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication to cardiac stress testing?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication to cardiac stress testing?
Under what circumstances may the benefits of treadmill stress testing outweigh the risks for some relative contraindications?
Under what circumstances may the benefits of treadmill stress testing outweigh the risks for some relative contraindications?
Study Notes
- Absolute contraindications to cardiac stress testing include acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, severe aortic stenosis, uncontrolled arrhythmias, unstable heart failure, acute pulmonary embolus, and acute aortic dissection.
- Relative contraindications include high-grade AV blocks, severe hypertension, inability to exercise, left main coronary stenosis, moderate stenotic valvular heart disease, electrolyte abnormalities, tachyarrhythmias or bradyarrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and mental or physical impairment.
- Benefits of treadmill stress testing may outweigh the risks for some relative contraindications.
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Test your knowledge on cardiac stress testing contraindications with this informative quiz! Learn about the absolute and relative contraindications, as well as the potential benefits of treadmill stress testing. This quiz is perfect for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in cardiovascular health. Keywords: cardiac stress testing, contraindications, absolute, relative, treadmill, benefits.
