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I have to have an echo cardiogram where they speed up my heart with drugs as i can't go on a treadmill. is this safe? im really scared

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Similar to treadmill: Dobutamine stress test is done in patients who cannot walk on a treadmill. The drug will increase your heart rate and then a heart picture is taken. It safe as treadmill. You may experience some side effects from the medication that is transient and improves once medication is stopped.

Answered 6/25/2014

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