Assess how your heart performs under physical stress.
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A stress echocardiogram is used to assess how your heart functions during exercise.
This test combines ultrasound imaging of the heart with monitored treadmill exercise to help identify reduced blood flow, assess exercise capacity, and investigate symptoms that may not be present at rest.
It is commonly used to help evaluate suspected coronary artery disease and other exercise-related cardiac concerns.
During your consultation, your cardiologist will:
Baseline heart imaging is performed before exercise
Electrodes are placed on your chest to monitor your heart rhythm
You will walk on a treadmill while your heart rate, blood pressure and symptoms are monitored
Further heart images are taken immediately after exercise
The test is supervised by an experienced clinical team in a controlled environment.
Your cardiologist will review the results and provide a report to your referring doctor.
You may be referred for a stress echocardiogram if you have:
Chest pain or discomfort
Suspected coronary artery disease
Shortness of breath during exertion
Reduced exercise tolerance
Symptoms that occur during physical activity
It may also be recommended to assess heart function under stress or to investigate abnormal findings from other cardiac tests.
Please bring:
This helps ensure your cardiologist has all the information needed to provide accurate assessment and advice.
