Cardiac Stress TestA cardiac stress test (exercise stress test or treadmill stress test) is a test that is done to check for blockages in the arteries of the heart. It also shows how the heart works during exercise. The more you exercise the more stress you put in your body and your heart works twice as much to send oxygenated blood to all areas of the body. This test may be done to: Your Doctor may want you to have a stress test done if you have heart related symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath. He may want to do it urgently if those symptoms are frequent or the symptoms are severe. This test can be done in a clinic or a Hospital on a stationary bike or a treadmill. This treadmill test will monitor your heart, breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and how you are tolerating the exercise. Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and wear tennis shoes when going to have the test. This will make it easier on you. Also make sure you follow the instructions that where given to you prior to the test. This may include to stop taking certain medications the day before and not to eat or drink anything the night before the test. Return from cardiac stress test to cardiac tests
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