Exercise Stress Test
Alternate Names : ECG - Exercise Treadmill, EKG - Exercise Treadmill, Exercise ECG, Exercise Electrocardiography, Stress ECG, Stress Test - Exercise Treadmill
How is the Test Performed?
You will be asked to walk or pedal on an exercise machine. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to record the activity of your heart and blood pressure readings are taken. The response of the heart to this increased workload is monitored.
The test continues until you reach a target heart rate, unless complications such as chest pain or an exaggerated rise in blood pressure develop with activity. Monitoring continues after exercise for 10 to 15 minutes or until the heart rate returns to baseline.
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