Treadmill test or cardiac stress test is a test to measure heart s capacity to bear external stress in form of exercise. It is one of the most commonly done tests in controlled clinical settings to diagnose ischemic heart disease and determine prognosis after myocardial infarction.

Patients are examined to see for pretest probability of becoming positive. Resting ECG is taken. They are explained about the gradual increase in speed and slope. Vital signs are measured pretest and frequently during exercise. Test is stopped immediately if patient experiences chest pain or severe breathlessness, ECG shows ST elevation or patient collapses. Test is positive if ST depression is more than 2 mm or there is new onset ST depression in recovery phase.

Sangini has state of the art facility of best treadmill test services in satellite area of Ahmedabad round the clock. Patients are well explained about the procedure and usual time for test is around 45 minutes. Results are delivered immediately in soft and hard copy. For any queries please contact on 9924755228 or see www.sanginihospital.com or www.facebook.com/sanginihospital.