Regular Treadmill Stress Test

A regular treadmill stress test is used to help a doctor diagnose coronary heart disease, which is caused by narrowed or blocked arteries.

This test combines an echocardiogram (also called a cardiac ultrasound) with a stress test. Several electrodes (small, sticky patches) leading to a monitor are placed on the patient's chest to monitor the heartbeat during the test. Then, the patient walks on a treadmill. The treadmill begins to move slowly. The speed and incline gradually increase until the patient reaches an appropriate heart rate and cannot continue.

The results help the doctor accurately diagnose the patient's condition and develop a personalized treatment plan.

The text takes approximately an hour and is routinely conducted at AVH.

For more information about a regular treadmill stress test, please call (603) 326-5847.

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