TABLE 2

Pretest Probability of CAD by Age, Sex, and Symptoms

Age (y)SexTypical/definite angina pectorisAtypical/probable angina pectorisNonanginal chest painAsymptomatic
<39MenIntermediateIntermediateLowVery low
WomenIntermediateVery lowVery lowVery low
40–49MenHighIntermediateIntermediateLow
WomenIntermediateLowVery lowVery low
50–59MenHighIntermediateIntermediateLow
WomenIntermediateIntermediateLowVery low
>60MenHighIntermediateIntermediateLow
WomenHighIntermediateIntermediateLow
  • CAD = coronary artery disease; high = >90 pretest probability; intermediate = 10%–90% pretest probability; low = 5%–10% pretest probability; very low = <5% pretest probability

  • Reprinted with permission of (3).