Table 3.11-10. Pretest probability of obstructive CAD in symptomatic patients depending on age, sex, and type of symptoms

Symptom

30-39 years

40-49 years

50-59 years

60-69 years

≥70 years

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

Typical anginal pain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Atypical anginal pain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonanginal pain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dyspneaa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dark red, PTP >15% (patients in whom noninvasive tests are most useful); light red, PTP 5%-15% (patients in whom diagnostic testing for CAD may be considered after the clinical probability has been assessed [see text]); grey, PTP <5%.

a As the only or key symptom.

Adapted from the 2020 European Society of Cardiology guidelines.

CAD, coronary artery disease; PTP, pretest probability.