Électrocardiogramme d'effort

Abstract

Exercise testing is an important diagnostic and prognostic tool in coronary artery disease. After prediction equations and scores have been established, its predictive value has reached those of techniques more sophisticated and far more expensive. Such inexpensive, easy to perform and widely used investigation technique has now many well established indications such as the evaluation of valvular disease, heart failure and arrhythmias. The present article is an update on its utilisation, interpretation, and current indications.