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Tread Mill Test Centers in Old Airport Road

TMT - Tread Mill Test

Overview:

  • TMT or Tread Mill Test or Stress Test or Exercise Test measures how well the heart works when it is beating fast and working hard. A stress test helps doctors see if the heart is getting enough blood during these times. 

 

Pre Procedure:

  • To prepare for a stress test, you will need to avoid eating, drinking or smoking 3 hours prior.

  • You can continue your regular medications but if you are on any heart medicines, you may need to change or stop some of them before the test, which your doctor will advise.

  • You must wear loose comfortable clothing so that you can walk on the treadmill comfortably. Please avoid wearing any metallic jewelry / ornaments / belt etc. 

  • Male patients are required to shave off excessive chest hair before arriving for the test.

 

During Procedure:

  • The test usually takes around 30 minutes. 

  • You need to change into a hospital gown and also remove ornaments / purse/ belt etc.

  • Mobile phones need to be on silent mode. 

  • Prior to procedure, the technician will disinfect the chest area, apply gel and then place the electrodes.

  •  The technician will then explain & demonstrate how to walk on the treadmill.

  • The technician will monitor your BP and ECG, while you walk on the treadmill, and regularly check how you are feeling. The test will end when you are tired or when the ECG shows abnormalities.

  • You will be asked to rest for 4 minutes and BP as well as ECG will be recorded again.

  • The technician will gently remove the electrodes one by one and wipe off excess gel on the chest with cotton and tissues.

 

Post Procedure: 

  • A few patients may experience abnormal heartbeat, trouble in breathing and feel dizzy, which will subside in some time. 

  • The report will be issued within 15 mins, post procedure, by the technician.

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FAQ's

It uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation. It uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation.

  • It uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation.It uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation. vIt uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation.

  • It uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation.

During Procedure: 

  • You are settled comfortably in an area where your privacy is respected throughout the procedure. You will be given a hospital gown to change into.

  • You will also have to remove accessories /ornaments/purse/belt etc.

  • Mobile phones should be on silent mode.

  • The technologist will use an ultrasound probe with the conducting gel on your chest, stomach and neck to get different views of the heart. In the case of female patients, the procedure is performed only by a female technologist.

  • The technologist will then remove the electrodes and wipe off the excess gel with tissues. 

  • The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes and is completely painless.  

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