Angiography

Findings from University of Colorado broaden understanding of angiography

Published in Heart Disease Weekly, October 5th, 2008

" Controversy remains regarding whether gender differences exist in clinical management after exercise treadmill testing (ETT). We studied 7,506 patients (49.8% women) without documented coronary heart disease referred for ETT from July 2001 to June 2004 in a community-based setting," scientists in the United States report.

"We assessed the relationship between gender and subsequent diagnostic testing (secondary stress testing or coronary angiography) within 6 months after ETT. Secondary outcomes included subsequent stress testing, coronary angiography, and new cardiology visits in the 6-month interval. Multivariable analyses assessed the relationship between gender...

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