Total time is approximately an hour. Test lasts for 10 to 15 minutes. Preparation takes around 15 minutes. After taking history and checking vitals, chest leads are applied and patient is explained that machine will gradually increase speed and slope every three minutes.
For better application of electrodes, shaving may be preferable in chest. Test can be immediately stopped if patient feels so or having chest pain, breathlessness or fatigue. Doctor can also order stopping of test upon finding ECG changes. Most adults achieve target heart rate in 9 minutes. Positive test means patients ECG is showing changes of angina lack of adequate blood supply to heart after workload.
Enter Your Email. Enter Your Password. Enter Your Name. Enter Your Mobile No. Enter Your Contact No. You should forbid yourself from eating or drinking anything other than water for nearly four hours prior to starting the TMT. Throughout the test, the speed and incline of the treadmill increase.
The results show how well your heart responds to the stress of different levels of exercise. Skip to main content View sitemap. Treadmill Exercise Stress Test Also called: cardiac stress test, treadmill stress test. A technologist will explain the test to you, take a brief medical history, and answer any questions you may have.
Your blood pressure, heart rate, and electrocardiogram ECG will be monitored before, during, and after the test. You will be asked to remove all upper body clothing, and to put on a gown with the opening to the front. Adhesive electrodes will be put onto your chest to capture an ECG.
A stress test usually takes about an hour, including both prep time and the time it takes to do the actual test. The actual exercise test takes only around 15 minutes. You'll usually walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bicycle. If you aren't able to exercise, you'll receive a drug through an IV that mimics the effect of exercise on your heart.
Your doctor will ask questions about your medical history and how often and at what level of intensity you exercise. This helps determine the amount of exercise that's appropriate for you during the test.
Your doctor will also listen to your heart and lungs for any health problems that might affect your test results.
A nurse or technician will place sticky patches electrodes on your chest, legs and arms. Body hair may be shaved to help them stick. Wires connect the sensors to a computer, which records your heart's electrical activity. A cuff on your arm checks your blood pressure during the test. You may be asked to breathe into a tube during the test to show how well you're able to breathe during exercise.
You'll probably exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike, starting slowly. As the test continues, the exercise gets more difficult. You can use the railing on the treadmill for balance. Don't hang on tightly, as this may affect the results. You continue exercising until your heart rate has reached a target level or until you have signs and symptoms that don't allow you to continue.
These signs and symptoms may include:.
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