Stress Test (Treadmill Test / TMT / Exercise Stress Test)

A Cardiac Stress Test (TMT) measures how your heart responds to physical exertion. During the test, the patient walks on a treadmill with gradually increasing speed and incline, while the heart’s electrical activity (ECG), heart rate, and blood pressure are continuously monitored.

This test helps detect:

• Reduced blood supply to the heart

• Abnormal heart rhythms triggered by exercise

• Early signs of blocked coronary arteries

• Fitness capacity of the heart

If the patient is unable to walk, alternative stress methods may be used under cardiologist supervision. The test is non-invasive, safe, and highly effective for early heart disease detection.

This test is widely recommended to:

• Detect coronary artery disease (blockages)

• Evaluate exercise tolerance

• Investigate the cause of chest pain and breathlessness

• Identify abnormal heart rhythms during exertion

• Assess effectiveness of heart treatment

• Screen individuals at high risk of heart disease

• Guide safe fitness and rehabilitation programs

At PrognoHealth, the Stress Test is conducted under strict cardiology supervision using advanced monitoring systems, ensuring complete safety, real-time ECG tracking, and accurate diagnosis.

Patient Preparation Instructions:

1. Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothes and sports shoes.

2. Avoid heavy meals before the test.

3. You may take a light meal like juice 1 hour prior to the test.

4. Avoid smoking and caffeine before the test.

5. Inform the doctor about current medications, especially blood pressure or heart drugs.

6. Carry all previous ECG, Echo, Angiography or cardiac reports.

• Test Type: Exercise-based cardiac monitoring

• Technology Used: Continuous ECG with treadmill protocol

• Test Duration: 15–30 minutes (total visit ~2–3 hours)

• Monitoring: Heart rate, ECG rhythm, blood pressure

• Radiation Exposure: None

• Test Environment: Supervised cardiac diagnostic center