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BACKGROUND: Modern diagnostic strategy in coronary artery disease (CAD) makes it necessary not only to establish a dia gnosis but also to assess the cardiovascular risk. It is not clear which strategy should be followed in the case of women with positive ECG stress test results to assess prognosis and start appropriate diagnostics and treatment. The aim of the study was to assess the prognostic value of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in comparison with coronary angiography in women suspected of CAD and with positive ECG stress test results. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study population comprised 115 women (mean age 58.08 ± 8.8 years) suspected of CAD, with a history of chest pain and positive stress test results, who under The prognostic value of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy compared to coronary angiography in women with positive stress test result