Stress Echo
Stress Echo Test
We provide the Stress Echo test in Dubai, a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate how well the heart performs under physical or medically induced stress. This test helps identify heart conditions that may not be visible when the body is at rest.
How the Stress Echo Test Is Performed
The test is conducted in a controlled clinical environment and may involve exercise or heart stimulation, depending on the patient’s physical ability.
Patients typically exercise on a treadmill while connected to an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Individuals who cannot use their legs may use an arm-crank device, similar to a bicycle, operated with the arms.
The level of stress is gradually increased by adjusting the speed and incline of the treadmill.
Heart activity is continuously monitored throughout the test.
What Is Monitored During the Test
During the procedure, the attending physician or test administrator closely observes:
Heart rhythm through ECG monitoring.
Blood pressure response to increasing stress
Patient symptoms such as fatigue, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath