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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 | 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 | ||