A 58-year-old man scheduled for a graded exercise test reports that he had an acute myocardial infarction 36 hours ago. Which statement is correct?
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A
The test may proceed if resting blood pressure is below 140/90 mm Hg
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B
The test may proceed with continuous ECG monitoring only
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C
Exercise testing is absolutely contraindicated and the test must be postponed
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D
The test may proceed at a submaximal workload only