How many minutes of EST treadmill running?

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How many minutes of EST treadmill running?

After the patient has been fitted with an electrocardiogram device that is in the form of a plate to record the heart rate, a blood pressure monitor will be attached to the upper arm and the patient will walk slowly on the treadmill, gradually increasing the speed or incline every 3 minutes. When the doctor has enough information to make a diagnosis, the examination will be terminated. The total duration is 15-20 minutes. However, the examination may be stopped in the middle of the examination because there is something unusual, such as:

  • The service recipient is unable to continue exercising, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting.
  • Maximum heart rate is 85%, calculated as 220-age of the examinee.
  • An electrocardiogram shows severe ischemia or arrhythmias.
  • High blood pressure

EST treadmill cardiac examination results

Positive

  • The blood vessels that supply the heart become narrowed.
  • The doctor will use the results of this examination to consider further treatment, such as balloon angioplasty.

Negative

  • No coronary artery stenosis or slight stenosis was found.
  • Your doctor will provide you with advice on self-care.

Not clear

  • There are other methods of examination such as Coronary Artery.

What diseases can EST treadmill test tell you about?

  • Arrhythmia
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Assess the risk of patients with myocardial infarction

Who should have their heart checked by treadmill EST?

There are abnormal symptoms.

  • Including chest pain
  • Heart palpitations
  • Easily tired

Risk factors for coronary heart disease

  • Whether it is an adult aged no less than 40 years
  • Suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
  • Smoking
  • Diagnosed with coronary artery problems
  • Family history of heart disease or stroke

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  • How can I estimate my maximum heart rate to plan my training or competition?