stress test??

h1clock said:

My general physician is sending me for a basic
stress test.

He has informed me that it is a simply a tread mill test
of my heart rate and thats about it?

Any suggestions on what I should expect?

The usual scenario is that one is hooked up with 10 wires in
a manner not unlike for an EKG. You will then be asked to
walk on a treadmill that will increase in speed and incline
every 3 minutes for each "stage." They will also be
monitoring your blood pressure during this "stress."

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From people that have done this already?

Been there, done it, and doing it for others :-)

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Quoted message said:

My general physician is sending me for a basic
stress test.

He has informed me that it is a simply a tread mill test
of my heart rate and thats about it?

Any suggestions on what I should expect?

From people that have done this already?

h1

I had this done recently. Walked for a couple minutes
(literally) hooked up to a monitor, elevated treadmill,
moderate pace until I reached my heart rate. Da nada.

I don't know why you are having it done. For me it was legal
disclaimer for entry to an orthopaedic rehab. Several
physicians, including a Montreal cardiologist, have told me
it's da nada too in terms of any real efficacy in diagnosing
heart disease, unless it's patently obvious.

Just another little Pharma game to keep shareholders happy:
unnecessary medications to prevent diseases we'll not
likely ever get, and unnecessary medical interventions to
test for them.

Zee

From what I understand regular walking stress tests often
give false negatives or are non diagnostic depending on a
number of things. The dual isotope stress test is the best
way to go in assessing patient for ischemia whether it be
walking or chemical stress it serves as an excellent
screening tool.

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Quoted message said:

From what I understand regular walking stress tests often
give false negatives or are non diagnostic depending on a
number of things. The dual isotope stress test is the best
way to go in assessing patient for ischemia whether it be
walking or chemical stress it serves as an excellent
screening tool.

Are you referring to nuclear imaging? Had that too.
Concensus of opinion of three specialists I consulted
(informally) is they are of little to no value in
determining heart disease. For me, required for admission to
an orthopaedic rehab. To whit: no tests no admittance.

Zee

(Complex592) said:

From what I understand regular walking stress tests often
give false negatives or are non diagnostic depending on a
number of things. The dual isotope stress test is the best
way to go in assessing patient for ischemia whether it be
walking or chemical stress it serves as an excellent
screening tool.

My cardiologist would argue that a sress echo is just as
useful as the thallium test. It tells you somewhat different
things and is much less expensive.

I just had a dobutamine one to get clearance for knee
surgery.

Oliver Costich said:

On 06 May 2004 23:49:23 GMT, [email hidden]

(Complex592) said:

From what I understand regular walking stress tests often
give false negatives or are non diagnostic depending on a
number of things. The dual isotope stress test is the
best way to go in assessing patient for ischemia whether
it be walking or chemical stress it serves as an
excellent screening tool.

My cardiologist would argue that a sress echo is just as
useful as the thallium test. It tells you somewhat
different things and is much less expensive.

There's no need to argue. Each test exists because there is
clinical utility.

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I just had a dobutamine one to get clearance for knee
surgery.

Yes, your cardiologist should be able to advise you on the
best diagnostic test specific for your particular situation.

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Andrew

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