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An exercise stress test monitors heart function during physical activity by using ECG while you walk on a treadmill with gradually increasing intensity, helping assess cardiac health and exercise capacity in a safe, controlled environment.
An exercise stress test is a diagnostic tool to assess a person’s cardiac function as well as exercise capacity.
You will be hooked up to ECG equipment to monitor the heart.
You will walk start off walking slowly in place on a treadmill, and will then increase with speed and incline every 3 minutes .
You can stop the test at any time if needed (but you are then in a recovery stage ).
After the test, you’ll be given water and asked to rest.
Wear comfortable exercise clothes and exercise shoes (NO flip flops / sandals).
Allow up to 1 hour for the test.
Avoid putting body lotions, oils or talcum powder on your skin before the test
Some people may need to have their chest shaved before the test.
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