Computerized Cardiac Stress Test (TMT - TreadMill Test)
Computerized Cardiac Stress Test (TMT - TreadMill Test)
Also called as Treadmill test (TMT).
It is used to provide information about how the heart responds to exertion.
It involves walking on the treadmill at increasing levels of difficulty while your ECG, heart rate, & BP is monitored, you can stop the test anytime if you need to.
It determines if there is adequate blood flow to your heart during increasing level of activity.
It also evaluates the effectiveness of heart medication to control heart disease.
It identifies abnormal heart rhythm.
At Pioneer Diagnostic Centre the test is carried out in the presence of a cardiologist.
Preparation
• You may be advised to stop or continue taking certain medication for a particular duration before coming for the test. Please enquire with our staff before coming for the test.
• You should wear comfortable, easily changeable clothes on the day of exam.
• Please shave or clip some hair over the chest so that electrodes can stick well.
• Do not carry excess cash, wear ornaments.
• It is advised to come along with a responsible person / relative for the test.
• Please carry any previous medical test results / documents if any while coming for the test.