A treadmill test, also called a TMT (or TMT test), is a test that is performed to diagnose patients who may be suffering from a suspected heart disease. It is also called an exercise stress test. It is a commonly performed test these days. However, on some occasions other tests may need to be performed […]
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When the heart contracts, blood is pushed out of the left ventricle through the aortic valve into the aorta. From the aorta, blood moves to different parts of the body, supplying oxygen and vital nutrients to organs, tissues and cells. The amount of blood that is pumped out of the left ventricle is called the
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What is a coronary angiogram? A coronary angiogram is a test used to visualise the heart arteries with help of some dye and an x-ray machine. It is considered the gold standard test in the diagnosis of problems with the circulation around the heart. How is it performed? A coronary angiogram is often performed in
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What is ambulatory blood pressure recording? In patients who suffer from high blood pressure, it is essential to diagnose whether the blood pressure readings are truly elevated or whether it could be what is called ‘white-coat hypertension’ (white-coat hypertension is a rise in blood pressure due to apprehension regarding seeing a doctor). In such patients,
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What Is An Echocardiogram? An echocardiogram is also called an echo test. It is a test that helps visualise the heart with an ultrasound machine. It is a valuable test that helps view the structure and function of the heart muscle, heart valves, and vessels arising from the heart. Below is a video and image of
Stress echocardiogram – What is it? A large number of patients with coronary artery disease may do not always present with symptoms when at rest. However, these may become manifest when the patient exert themselves e.g. taking a walk, climbing up a flight of stairs etc. During exercise, the heart arteries dilate so that more
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What Is A Holter Recording? A holter recording is sometimes called an ambulatory heart rate monitor. It records the heart rate over a longer period of time as compared to an ECG, usually between 24 hours and 72 hours. It is useful in recording the heart rhythm in patients who are experiencing symptoms such as
A chest x-ray is a procedure where an image of the chest is taken using an x-ray machine. It offers some basic information regarding the state of the heart and the lungs and is a commonly performed test in all patients who suffer from a cough, chest pain, or breathlessness. How Is It Performed? The
The most commonly performed test in patients with any problems with their health are blood tests, and this is true even in the case of heart diseases. You may be asked to come to the pathology lab having observed an overnight fast (i.e. no food or water intake from midnight till the test) as this
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The electrocardiogram is a diagnostic test that provides information about the electrical activity of the heart. A detailed description about what an electrocardiogram is has been discussed here. In this section, we explain the ‘waves’ that are seen on the electrocardiogram in a little more detail. [toc] The normal ECG A normal electrocardiogram contains the
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