Exercise Stress Test
Exercise Stress Test
Assessing the heart under effort
This test involves performing progressive physical effort on a treadmill or stationary bike while recording ECG, blood pressure, and heart rate.
Objectives
- Detect coronary artery disease.
- Identify rhythm disorders that appear during exertion.
- Evaluate readiness to resume physical or sports activity.
How the test is performed
The workload gradually increases until the target heart rate is reached or symptoms appear. A recovery phase follows to monitor the return of heart rate and blood pressure to normal.
Benefits
- Safe, non-invasive, and well-tolerated test.
- Valuable information for adjusting treatments and activity levels.
- Accurate diagnosis under near-real-life conditions.