Competency information
Details
Perform cardiac exercise tolerance testing for suspected coronary artery disease, pacemaker function and the differential diagnosis of cardiorespiratory disease
Considerations
- Common presenting conditions and pathological processes underlying the presentation of patients referred for these procedures
- SOPs for the procedure
- Identification of when to end an exercise test
- The local and national guidelines for the recovery period and why the patient must be supported through the recovery period
- Rationale for specific test selection
- Correct annotation of the recording
- Evidence-based best practice with respect to provocative electrocardiography procedures
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Under supervision, technically interpret the data and produce high-quality reports with respect to echocardiography, and be able to differentiate between artefact and physiological occurance |