Stress Test - GSBS Medical Trust Mumbai

A stress test provides information about how your heart functions during physical stress.

Why is it done?
Your doctor may recommend this test if you have symptoms of a heart problem, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Some heart problems are easier to diagnose when your heart is working hard and beating fast.

During a stress test, you exercise (walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bike) to make your heart work hard and beat fast.

Please check the centre closest to you to see if a Stress Test is available:

You might have arthritis or another medical problem that prevents you from exercising during a stress test. If so, your doctor may give you medicine to make your heart work hard, as it would while exercising. This is called a pharmacological stress test.

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What you need to do:

1) Book your appointment in advance by calling the respective centre.

2) Kindly carry all patients' history reports and old reports along with list of medications being taken.

3) Please confirm your appointment before visit.

4) Kindly carry your latest ECG Reports.

5) Please carry the doctor's prescription paper.

6) Kindly shave your chest before the test (Only for male patients).

7) A responsible guardian or relative should accompany the patient.

8) You should disclose the drugs which you are taking before the stress test, as it may affect the results of your test.

Your procedure with us:

Before your stress test: Do not eat or drink anything except water for four hours before the test.
Do not drink or eat foods containing caffeine for 12 hours before the test.
Caffeine will interfere with the results of your test.

Your Report will be made available between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Kindly email us on info@gsbsmedicaltrust.org for more details or call the respective centre.