Stress test

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<languages /><translate> A stress test, also called cardiac stress test (or exercise stress test) is a type of cardiac diagnostic test in which cardiovascular measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, and electrical activity are recorded while the heart is being stressed (usually by having the person exercise on a treadmill or bicycle or sometimes using medicines).

What does a stress test measure?[edit | edit source]

A stress test measures the mechanical function of the heart's ability to pump blood during physical stress.

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Indications[edit | edit source]

A stress test can help in the evaluation of many cardiac conditions including: ischemic heart disease, heart valve disease, or heart failure.

How does a stress test work?[edit | edit source]

An exercise stress test involves physical exercise such as walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bicycle.

Where is the stress test done?[edit | edit source]

The test may be done in a hospital or doctor’s office.

What is measured during stress test?[edit | edit source]

As you exercise, the stress test will measure your heart rate and blood pressure and your heart’s electrical activity.

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Chemical stress test[edit | edit source]

If you are not able to exercise, your doctor will give you medicine that will make your heart work hard and beat faster, as if you were exercising.

What happens during a stress test?[edit | edit source]

During the stress test, if you are doing the exercise stress test, you start to exercise on a treadmill or stationary bicycle, and then gradually increase the treadmill speed or bicycle resistance until your heart is working at the target heart rate for your age.

Do they check EKG during stress test?[edit | edit source]

Yes. Most often, a stress test includes an electrocardiogram to measure your heart’s electrical activity as you exercise on a treadmill or on a stationary bicycle.

Do they check pulse oximetry during stress test?[edit | edit source]

Your doctor may also measure your blood oxygen level, blood pressure, and heart rate.

How long is the stress test?[edit | edit source]

During the test, you will exercise for 10 to 15 minutes.

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