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If you have angina or have suffered a heart attack
Your doctor may recommend an Exercise Stress Test

Why is exercise stress test recommended?
To find out how well your heart handles work.
  
To know the kind and level of exercise appropriate for you

How is exercise stress test done?
Electrodes will be placed on your chest, arms and legs to record the heart's activities during exercise.
 
You will then start walking on a treadmill.
 
The speed of the treadmill will be slowly increased till your limit is reached.
  
What is monitored during exercise stress test?
Any symptoms that you may have and how tired you are.
 
Your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, ECG.

  


How to prepare for exercise stress test ?
Let your doctor know of any medications that you are taking before your test.
 
Take your meal 4 hours before the test.
 
Do not smoke or drink caffeine or alcohol containing drinks 3 to 4 hours before the test.
 
Wear loose comfortable clothing for exercise, preferably sports shoes should be worn.

Is the exercise stress test safe?
Exercise stress test is relatively safe procedure under your doctor's supervision.

 
 

 

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