Treadmill stress testing is indicated for the diagnosis and prognosis of coronary artery disease (CAD). This is the initial investigation of choice in patients with a normal or near-normal resting ECG capable of performing adequate exercise.

Treadmill Test determines how your heart responds to stress and evaluates your cardiovascular status. You will be asked to walk on a treadmill until you reach a “target” heart rate based on your age. During the treadmill, blood pressure, heart rate, rhythm, and ECG changes will be continuously monitored.

Indications for treadmill testing include:

• Symptoms suggesting myocardial ischemia
• Acute chest pain in patients excluded for acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
• Recent ACS treated without coronary angiography or incomplete revascularization
• Known CAD with worsening symptoms
• Prior coronary revascularization (5 years or longer after coronary artery bypass grafting [CABG] or two years or less after percutaneous coronary intervention [PCI])
• Prior coronary revascularization (5 years or longer after coronary artery bypass grafting [CABG] or two years or less after percutaneous coronary intervention [PCI])
• Certain cardiac arrhythmias to assess chronotropic competenc

• Newly diagnosed heart failure or cardiomyopath