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What is Duke treadmill Score (DTS) and How to calculate it?

Watch this simple video on DTS calculation with example case:


 

Commonly asked questions:

How to Calculate Duke treadmill Score?

What is DTS?

How to risk stratify a patient with ETT (Exercise Tolerance Test)?

#Cardiology #Non-Invasive risk Stratification

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  1. Dr. M Usman JavedJanuary 21, 2023 at 10:20 AM

    For example if a patient exercised for 8 mins , and there is ST depression of 1mm, and he experience angina but exercise was not stopped due to this chest pain, his DTS will be -1 (i.e 8 minus 5 and minus 4). Comment to ask any question if not clear.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM

    Great

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  3. Dr. A. SFebruary 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM

    Thank you so much sirji

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  4. AnonymousMay 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM

    Thankq so much sir

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