So that it counts. Goldberg also points out that symptoms of heart disease in women can differ quite dramatically from those of men. Instead of tight pressure in the center chest, women might experience shortness of breath on exertion. The real question is whether Kimble's household questionnaire could or should replace treadmill tests in elderly women. The treadmill test is used as the gold standard.
Most people can walk, and it's easy to do.
But Kimble says the tests present an obstacle for some patients, in terms of expense, inconvenience, and inexperience. Housework hasn't changed in my generation. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.