Exercise Stress Testing
 
 
 
Exercise Stress Test
An Exercise Stress Test assesses the heart’s response to an increased workload and demand for blood. This is done by recording the ECG while you walk on a treadmill machine.
While walking on the treadmill, the blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG is monitored continuously. Every three minutes the speed and incline of the treadmill is increased. You will be encouraged to exercise for as long as you can and the test is continued until the desired heart rate is reached or when you cannot exercise anymore.  The test is supervised and interpreted by one of our cardiologists.
 
Preparations for the test
You may be asked to stop certain medications one day before the test. Please confirm this with your doctor.
On the day of the test, do not eat or drink anything for at least two hours before the test.
Please bring comfortable shoes and wear loose fitting clothes