A 36-year-old member asked:
Doctors! what actually is the purpose of a treadmill stress test?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
52 years experience
Treadmill test: This test evaluates the physiologic response to exercise. It gives an indication of aerobic capacity, heart function and heart muscle perfusion. It also demonstrates heart rhythm at exercise and rest as well as some indication of lung function.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Abnormal treadmill stress test, what to do?
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
52 years experience
Abnormal stress test: If you have an abnormal test, you need to discuss it with your doctor and ask the meaning of the test and what additional steps if any need to be taken. Do you need a diet, exercise, medications etc. When you have a test the dr. Who ordered it is responsible to follow up with you or help you get follow up.
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
What is a treadmill stress test used for?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 23 years experience
Ischemia: Exercise ECG stress testing is a first line diagnostic test used to detect ischemia (significant coronary blockages) & is sometimes combined with echo or nuclear imaging.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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