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Thallium stress test necessary yearly
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Thallium stress test necessary yearly
by Joseph-Knue-Jr, Jun 18, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Joseph Knue Jr. on June 18, 1999 at 09:24:49
I am a firefighter and in our department if you have a history of two or more of the following, high blood pressure, smoking, family history of heart problems, high cholesterol, over weight you are required to undergo a thallium stress test every year. Is it necessary to have this test every year.
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on June 18, 1999 at 15:59:52
Dear Joseph,
The American College of Cardiology classifies indication for stress testing by 3 catergories: I - clearly indicated; II - controversy exists as to the need III - not indicated. Stress testing for asymptomatic (no chest pain) individuals in high risk jobs (e.g. airline pilots, firefighters)is a class II indication.
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