stress test
(ergometry)
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Stress test (ergometry)
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This study evaluates the behavior of the heart during physical exercise.
What is it?
It is a study that records the electrical activity of the heart while the patient performs controlled exercise (usually on a treadmill).
It allows detecting coronary disease, exercise-induced arrhythmias and evaluating functional capacity.
Approximate duration: 20 to 30 minutes.
- Who should be done?
- patient with chest pain
- Suspicion of coronary heart disease
- Physical Capacity Assessment
- Heart treatment follow-up
- Athletes
How is it done?
Electrodes are placed on the chest. The patient walks in a band with progressive increase in intensity.
Heart rate, blood pressure and symptoms are constantly monitored.
- What should I do?
- Go with comfortable and sporty clothes
- Wear suitable shoes
- May require light fasting
- Avoid caffeine before study
- Report medicines in use
Contact
- Av. 10 de Agosto N39-155 and Diguja Quito – Ecuador
- contacto@axxiscardio.ec
- +593 98 745 2001
- Monday to Friday: 09h00 – 13h00 / 14h00 – 18h00