The Treadmill Stress Test is performed to assess cardiac function during exercise.
Dr. M. Hasios has a GE MARQUETTE CASE stress test at his clinic, which is the pinnacle of cardiac evaluation systems.
During this test, the patient walks or runs on the treadmill. His cardiac function is continuously monitored by the Cardiologist via electrocardiogram. The subject’s blood pressure is also checked to record any abnormalities, such as ischemia (acute or chronic changes in the ECG), or any symptoms, but with absolute safety for the patient.
The test records the electrical activity of the heart throughout the exercise test. This data allows the Cardiologist to identify abnormal rhythms, ischemia (reduced blood flow to the heart muscle) and other heart problems that may not be apparent at rest. By obtaining this information during exercise, the system provides a comprehensive picture of the heart’s performance under stress.
- Evaluates the heart’s ability to respond to exercise and cope with increasing physical strain. It examines how effectively the heart functions under conditions of increased load.
- It is used to detect possible cardiovascular problems, such as myocardial ischemia (reduced blood flow to the heart), which can cause chest pain (angina) or be signs of an impending heart attack.
- It helps detect coronary artery disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries), which is not always apparent at rest.
- It examines how blood pressure and heart rate respond during physical exercise. Any abnormalities in the heart’s response or pressure may indicate cardiovascular problems.
- It assesses a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness, especially in patients with a history of heart disease or those who need evaluation for safe participation in physical exercise or rehabilitation programs.
- It is used to monitor the progress or effectiveness of treatments for cardiovascular disease, such as medications or surgery, and to determine whether the heart is responding properly to treatment during exercise
