Common procedures
Exercise stress test
Performed in Cardiology and vascular diseases.
What is it?
An exercise stress test measures the effect of exercise on the heart. You walk or cycle while your heart is monitored.
What to expect
Electrodes record the heart while the effort increases step by step under supervision. The test is generally safe; follow the instructions given about meals, caffeine and medicines.
General information that does not replace your doctor’s advice or the instructions given before a test.
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