Who Does It - Doctor with nurse or technician. Results Ready When - Preliminary results immediately.
Final analysis takes several days.
Special Equipment - ECG machine, leads, blood pressure cuff, and exercise treadmill or cycle. Purpose - To help in the evaluation of possible coronary artery disease. To determine safe levels of exercise and exercise guidelines, especially if you have angina or other symptoms of coronary disease or heart failure. How it works After being connected to leads for an electrocardiogram, you exercise on a treadmill or stationary bicycle until your heart rate reachers a certain level, or until you are exhausted or develop symptoms such as chest pain or dizziness. Your blood pressure is monitored periodically throughout the test.