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A treadmill stress test involves exercising on a treadmill while wearing electrocardiogram (EKG) leads to find out how well your heart handles work. A stress test checks for changes in your heart while you exercise, since EKG abnormalities can sometimes be detected only during exercise or while symptoms are present. This test is also called an exercise electrocardiogram or simply a stress test.
Your doctor may order a treadmill stress to:
Electrodes will be placed on your arms, legs and chest, which will be connected by wire leads to equipment that monitors your heart and blood pressure. You will start out walking slowly on the treadmill, and the speed and incline will gradually be increased. An exercise EKG translates your heart's electrical activity into line tracings on page. You will be asked if you are having symptoms.
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