cardiac stress test
Treadmill heart monitoring
A cardiac stress test is a medical examination that monitors the heart while the patient exercises, typically on a treadmill or stationary bike.
The test reveals how the heart performs under physical strain, helping detect coronary artery disease, abnormal rhythms, or inadequate blood flow.
For patients who can't exercise, medications simulate the stress instead: The doctor ordered a cardiac stress test after I complained of chest pain during workouts.
- treadmillMotorized walking platform
- EKGCardiac electrical recording
- electrodesElectrical contact points
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
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