Exercise (Treadmill) Stress Test
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)
Exercise Stress Echocardiogram
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
Implantable Loop Recorder Test
An Exercise Stress Test measures and records your heart's electrical activity whilst under the strain of exercise; walking on a treadmill. The treadmill will increase in speed and slope at specific intervals and your heart rate, blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) will be continually monitored. A cardiologist and a cardiac technician will be present at all times. This test takes approximately 30 minutes.
There is no specific preparation required.
Men should wear comfortable two piece clothing allowing access to the chest area and comfortable walking shoes/runners. Chest hair may need to be shaved to allow the electrodes to adhere to the skin. If required the technician will do this at the time of the test.
Ladies should wear comfortable two-piece clothing allowing access to the chest area and comfortable walking shoes/runners. A loose fitting gown will be provided if necessary.
The cardiologist will verbally provide you with the results at the end of the test and a report will be forwarded to your referring doctor within 24-48 hours. If the cardiologist dictates a letter, this will be sent at a later time.
This test is usually performed on patients with know or suspected coronary artery disease, therefore there is a minimal risk of complication. A major potential complication is suffering a heart attack during exercise testing. The risk of this occurring is rare and death has very rarely been reported (1 in 10,000). The room is equipped with experienced staff and emergency equipment should an emergency situation arise.
Full payment will be required on the day of the test.
If you are a patient undergoing this test and you have any further queries, please phone
(08) 8297 6888 or raise them with your cardiologist.
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