Termination of a stress test

Question 1

drop in systolic pressure of >10mmHg from baseline

Answer 1

relative

Question 2

ST elevation (+1mm) in leads without diagnostic Q waves ( other than in V1 or aVR)

Answer 2

absolute

Question 2

hypertensive response (>250mmHg sys. or >115mmHg dia.)

Answer 2

relative

Question 3

increasing nervous system responses (near syncope, dizziness)

Answer 3

absolute

Question 3

sustained V tach

Answer 3

absolute

Question 5

signs of poor perfusion (turning blue or pale)

Answer 5

absolute

Question 6

technical difficulties

Answer 6

absolute

Question 7

ST or QRS changes such as excessive ST depression ( >2mm horiz. or down-slopping) or axis shift

Answer 7

relative

Question 8

fatigue, SOB, wheezing, leg cramps or claudication

Answer 8

relative

Question 9

subjects desire to stop

Answer 9

absolute

Question 10

drop in systolic pressure of >10mmHg from baseline when other evidence of ischemia

Answer 10

absolute

Question 11

PVCs, triplet PVCs, supraventricular tach, heart block, or bradyarrhythmias

Answer 11

relative

Question 13

developement of a BBB or intraventricular conduction

Answer 13

relative

Question 14

increasing chest pain

Answer 14

relative

Question 15

moderately severe angina

Answer 15

absolute