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A stress test is used to test for heart disease. It is used to determine the amount of stress that the heart can bear before developing functional abnormality. The heart’s response to an external stress in a controlled environment is assessed. Exercise stress test is the most common stress test. It is also called exercise electrocardiogram, treadmill test, graded exercise test, or stress ECG. The patient is asked to walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bike. The level of difficulty is increased gradually. Meanwhile electrocardiogram, heart rate, and blood pressure are monitored.  Uses of Exercise stress test An exercise stress test gives information about how the heart responds to exertion. The following are some of the indications for which a doctor prescribes it:  To determine if there is adequate blood flow to the heart during increased levels of stress To assess the effectiveness of medications to control heart conditions like angina and ischemia, conditions where the blood supply to the heart is reduced To identify if the patient has coronary heart disease and further evaluate it To assess the effectiveness of procedures done to improve blood circulation in patients with coronary heart disease To identify abnormal heart rhythms To develop a safe exercise program |
Latest Publication and Research on Exercise Stress Test - Updated on 04/18/2013.
Can taichi reshape the brain? A brain morphometry study. - Published by PubMed
Can exercise capacity assessed by the shuttle walk test predict the development of post-operative complications in patients with lung cancer? - Published by PubMed
Reproducibility and Validity of the 10-Meter Shuttle Ride Test in Wheelchair-Bound Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy. - Published by PubMed
The Effects of a Single Dose of Concentrated Beetroot Juice on Performance in Trained Flatwater Kayakers. - Published by PubMed
Standardization of an experimental model suitable for studies on the effect of exercise on arthritis. - Published by PubMed
Can taichi reshape the brain? A brain morphometry study. - Published by PubMed
Can exercise capacity assessed by the shuttle walk test predict the development of post-operative complications in patients with lung cancer? - Published by PubMed
Reproducibility and Validity of the 10-Meter Shuttle Ride Test in Wheelchair-Bound Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy. - Published by PubMed
The Effects of a Single Dose of Concentrated Beetroot Juice on Performance in Trained Flatwater Kayakers. - Published by PubMed
Standardization of an experimental model suitable for studies on the effect of exercise on arthritis. - Published by PubMed
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