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Chapter 1

Before you begin

Here you will learn why you would run a stress test, and about the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of stress tests.
6 Lessons
9m 59s
Before you begin intro
25s
Why do we perform stress tests?
1m 49s
Choosing a stress test—exercise or pharmacological?
2m 17s
Understanding the treadmill stress test
2m 40s
Knowing what to do when the treadmill isn't an option
2m 48s
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Chapter 2

 Recording stress ECGs—pearls and pitfalls

In this chapter you will learn how, and when, to record the ECGs, tips and tricks for obtaining optimal ECGs, and how to manage common issues that arise.
6 Lessons
21m 4s
Recording stress ECGs—pearls and pitfalls intro
24s
Obtaining a baseline
5m 44s
Managing artifacts
4m 4s
Recording ECGs during stress
4m 34s
Recording ECGs during recovery
6m 18s
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Chapter 3

Interpreting stress ECGs

In these lessons we will teach you how to interpret your ECGs and write clear and comprehensive reports.
5 Lessons
13m 52s
Interpreting stress ECGs intro
19s
Recognizing ST segment changes
6m 7s
Identifying a positive test
3m 29s
Reporting ECG results
3m 57s
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Christopher Dunbar, PhD MPH RCEP FACSM
Christopher is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, USA.
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.