What is Exercise Stress Echocardiography?
Exercise Stress Echo combines a treadmill stress test with real-time echocardiography.
It evaluates how your heart performs under physical stress, helping detect early signs of reduced blood flow (ischemia) that may not appear at rest.
It is more sensitive than a routine treadmill test (TMT) alone.
Why is Stress Echo Done?
Recommended for evaluation of:
- Chest pain
- Exercise-induced breathlessness
- Suspected coronary artery disease
- Borderline ECG or TMT results
- Fitness clearance before surgery
- Monitoring treatment response in cardiac patients
It helps detect:
- Poor blood flow to heart muscles
- Stress-induced changes in heart function
- Exercise-induced valve problems
- Overall exercise tolerance
Before the Test
- Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Avoid heavy meals 2–3 hours before the test.
- Continue or pause medications only as advised by your doctor.
- Avoid caffeine on the day of the test unless advised otherwise.
What to Expect During the Test
- Resting Echo
- Images of your heart are taken at rest.
- Treadmill Exercise
- You walk/run on a treadmill with gradually increasing speed and incline.
- Post-Exercise Echo
- Immediately after exercise, echo images are captured to look for stress-induced abnormalities.
The entire procedure takes 30–45 minutes.
- Immediately after exercise, echo images are captured to look for stress-induced abnormalities.
After the Test
- You may rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Report is prepared by our senior cardiologist, comparing rest vs. stress function.
Why Choose Us for Stress Echo?
- Done and Reported by Senior Cardiologist
- A cardiologist supervises the test, ensuring immediate attention and accurate interpretation.
- Advanced Stress Echo Protocols
- High-quality imaging and precise timing for optimal accuracy.
Yes. The test is done under medical supervision.
Follow your doctor’s instructions—some medications may need temporary adjustment.