The stress test, commonly known as a tape test, is used to evaluate heart function during physical exertion, this can be done on tape or by stationary bike, gradually increasing speed and effort, depending on each person’s ability.
This scan mimics times of daily stress, such as climbing stairs or a slope, which are situations that can cause discomfort or shortness of breath in people at risk of heart attack.
To perform the stress test, certain precautions must be taken, such as:
Some complications can occur during the exam, such as arrhythmias, heart attacks and even cardiopulmonary arrest, especially in people who already have a serious heart problem, so the stress test should be done by a cardiologist.
The test result is also interpreted by the cardiologist, who may start treatment or indicate other complementary tests for heart research, such as myocardial scans or stress echocardiograms and even cardiac catheterization.Heart
The price of the exercise test is about 200 reais
The indications for the stress test are:
In this way, the family doctor or cardiologist may request the stress test when the patient develops cardiac symptoms such as chest pain during exercise, certain types of dizziness, palpitations, hypertensive spikes, to help find the cause.
This test should not be performed by patients who have physical limitations, such as inability to walk or bike, or who have an acute illness, such as an infection, that may affect a person’s physical abilities.In addition, due to the increased risk of heart complications, it should be avoided in the following situations:
In addition, this test should be avoided during pregnancy, as although exercise may occur during this period, episodes of shortness of breath or nausea may occur during the test.