Correlation of exercise induced hypotension and development of complications during treadmill stress test

J Assoc Physicians India. 1989 Aug;37(8):519.

Abstract

Exercise induced hypotension was observed in 41 of 354 patients studied. Fourteen of 41 as against 3 out of the remaining 313 developed complications, like atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, heart block, severe angina and left ventricular failure. Close monitoring of BP during exercise testing is mandatory.

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Disease / complications*
  • Coronary Disease / diagnosis
  • Exercise Test*
  • Humans
  • Hypotension / etiology*
  • Risk Factors