HOW TO DO AND PREPARE FOR THE STRESS TEST - DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

Know when to take the stress test



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The ergometric test, popularly known as stress test or treadmill test, is used to evaluate the functioning of the heart during physical exertion. It can be done on the treadmill or on the exercise bike, allowing speed and effort to be increased gradually, depending on the capacity of each person. Thus, this exam mimics moments of effort during the day, such as climbing stairs or a slope, for example, which are situations that can cause discomfort or shortness of breath in people at risk for heart attack