Cardiovascular Stress Test Using Treadmill - Complete Heart Evaluation

A Cardiovascular Stress Test using a treadmill is a specialized heart examination that helps assess how well your heart performs during physical activity. Since exercise makes your heart pump harder and faster, this test can reveal problems that might not be noticeable at rest.

What Is a Treadmill Stress Test?

In this test, you walk on a treadmill while your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and ECG are continuously monitored. The speed and incline of the treadmill increase gradually to test your heart's endurance and detect any irregularities.

Why Is This Test Done?

• Chest pain or discomfort

• Shortness of breath
• Irregular heartbeat
• Blockages in heart arteries
• Fitness level before surgery or workouts

Benefits of the Test

• Non-invasive
• Safe and supervised by a cardiologist
• Gives detailed insight into heart function
• Helps detect early heart disease
• Quick results for immediate next steps

Who Should Get This Test?

• Symptoms of heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Family history of heart problems
• Sedentary lifestyle and planning to start exercise

How the Test Works

• ECG sensors are attached to your chest.
• You walk on a treadmill at a slow pace.
• Speed and incline are increased every few minutes.
• Cardiologist monitors your heart response throughout the test.
• Test stops when you reach target heart rate or experience symptoms.

Results Help in

• Detecting coronary artery disease
• Planning treatment
• Monitoring heart health
• Preparing a personalized exercise plan