Exercise Stress Test
Who should be tested?
What is EST: Exercise Stress Test?
It is a test of heart performance during exercise to see how well the heart works when it has to work harder. In general, the patient will walk or run on a treadmill while connected to an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor to observe the heart’s response during exertion.
Who should consider testing
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Chest tightness during exertion
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Unusually easy fatigue
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Palpitations or dizziness when exercising
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Risk factors such as diabetes
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High blood pressure, high cholesterol
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Aged 35 years or older and wants a heart health check
The test takes about 20–30 minutes and is closely supervised by a physician
