WHAT DOES THE TEST INVOLVE
An exercise test requires you to walk on a treadmill with the speed of the treadmill and its gradient typically increased at 3 minutes intervals (this is known as the Bruce Protocol) until you reach your peak level of exertion, with the limiting factors generally being shortness of breath and or leg fatigue.
Prior to performing the test, the attending doctor will take a brief clinical history from you, and examine your heart and lungs.
During the test your ECG will be monitored continuously and your blood pressure will be checked at regular intervals. Following your test you will continue to be monitored in a sitting position for a further period of approximately 6 minutes before being discharged.
An exercise test requires you to walk on a treadmill with the speed of the treadmill and its gradient typically increased at 3 minutes intervals (this is known as the Bruce Protocol) until you reach your peak level of exertion, with the limiting factors generally being shortness of breath and or leg fatigue.
Prior to performing the test, the attending doctor will take a brief clinical history from you, and examine your heart and lungs.
During the test your ECG will be monitored continuously and your blood pressure will be checked at regular intervals. Following your test you will continue to be monitored in a sitting position for a further period of approximately 6 minutes before being discharged.