Exercise Test Interpretation

An exercise test delivers a large number of measurements that are valuable in risk prediction, in detecting coronary artery disease, and in describing the functional exercise response of a patient. However, it is difficult to have comprehensive knowledge of all measurements and their thresholds. The Exercise Test Interpretation (XTI) program compares exercise measurements against established thresholds and provides statements and reasoning texts, as well as explanations of the statements when thresholds are exceeded. A concise, clear, and accurate overview of an exercise test is provided. For validation, the FINCAVAS database (Tampere University, Finland) containing mortality, angiographic, and other clinical data has been used.