Table 2. American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association practice guidelines on exercise testing: pretest probability of coronary artery disease by age, sex, and symptoms.
| Age (years) | Typical/definite angina pectoris | Atypical/probable angina pectoris | Nonanginal chest pain | Asymptomatic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | Intermediate | Very low | Very low | Very low |
| 40-49 | Intermediate | Low | Very low | Very low |
| 50-59 | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low | Very low |
| 60-69 | High | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low |
| ≥70 | High | Intermediate | Intermediate | Low |
Reprinted from Mieres et al.34) with permission. Copyright © 2005, American Heart Association, Inc.