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An exercise test such as a bicycle or treadmilltest, may be usefull in detecting myocardial ischemia after exercise.<cite>accexercise</cite> In such a test, a continuous ECG registration is performed during exercise. The ST-segment, blood pressure asnd clinical status of the patient (i.e. chest complaints) are monitorered during and after the test.
An [[Exercise Testing|exercise test]] such as a bicycle or treadmilltest, may be usefull in detecting myocardial ischemia after exercise.<cite>accexercise</cite> In such a test, a continuous ECG registration is performed during exercise. The ST-segment, blood pressure asnd clinical status of the patient (i.e. chest complaints) are monitorered during and after the test.


An excersize test is positive for myocardial ischemia when the following criteria are met:  
An [[Exercise Testing|exercise test]] is positive for myocardial ischemia when the following criteria are met:  
* Horizontal or downsloping ST-depression of > 1mm, 60 or 80ms after the J-point
* Horizontal or downsloping ST-depression of > 1mm, 60 or 80ms after the J-point
* ST elevation of > 1.0 mm
* ST elevation of > 1.0 mm

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