Stress echocardiogram
An echocardiogram before and straight after exercise.
What it is
Pictures of the heart are taken at rest and immediately after walking on a treadmill. If part of the heart muscle is short of blood during exercise, it moves differently on the scan.
Why it may be recommended
- Chest pain or breathlessness with exercise
- Checking the significance of a known narrowing
Before the test
- Comfortable shoes and clothing
- You may be asked to pause some heart tablets
Afterwards
- Normal activities straight away
Risks
Risks are low; the test is supervised throughout.
Questions about a test?
Dr Ramzy will explain what your results mean at your appointment.