Cardiology

Stress Test (Treadmill Exercise Test)

A physical stress test performed on a treadmill to evaluate cardiac function under exercise conditions. It detects coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and assesses exercise tolerance.

Indications:

Investigation of angina and chest pain during exercise
Detection of coronary artery disease
Assessment of endurance and physical fitness
Evaluation of treatment effectiveness
Prognostic assessment following a myocardial infarction
Pre-operative cardiac evaluation

Advantages:

Physiological stress through natural exercise
Detection of ischemia and arrhythmias
Measurement of endurance and exercise capacity
Drug-free, non-invasive procedure

Examination Procedure:

The patient walks on a treadmill at gradually increasing speed and incline. Throughout the test, the ECG, blood pressure, and symptoms are continuously monitored. The examination is terminated once the target heart rate is achieved or symptoms appear.