Exercise Stress Test

Heart & Vascular Health

Office-Based Procedures

Contributed byKasturi Sarkar+1 moreApr 18, 2022

What is an Exercise Stress Test?

An Exercise Stress Test is a procedure used by healthcare professionals to understand how well an individual’s heart works during normal physical activity. Exercise causes the heart to pump harder and as a result, it can help reveal issues in blood flow in the heart.

During an Exercise Stress Test, the individual is typically asked to either walk on a treadmill or ride on a stationary bike. Before the test begins, electrodes on sticky patches are placed on the chest, legs, and arms
The exercise lasts until the patient’s heart rate reaches the target level or when they start to experience symptoms that causes them to not continue further such as:
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Abnormal heart rhythm

An Exercise Stress Test can be used to diagnose coronary artery disease or other underlying issues with the heart that may increase the risk of a heart attack.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Kasturi Sarkar

Senior Editorial Staff

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