Optimal Target Heart Rate for Exercise‐Induced T‐Wave Alternans

Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the optimal target heart rate (HR) for the use of exercise‐induced T‐wave alternans (TWA) as an index for risk of malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias.

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