Table 5. Variables associated with coronary artery disease and
poor prognosis (adapted from Curfman and Hillis, 2003).


During exercise

Low exercise capacity

ST segment depression

ST segment elevation (lacking the Q wave)

Angina pectoris

Blunted blood pressure response

Blunted heart rate response

Ventricular arrhythmia

During recovery

ST segment depression

Delayed slowing of heart rate

Ventricular arrhythmia