What is Cardiac Stress Test?
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A cardiac stress test is used to evaluate the heart and vascular system during exercise. It assesses if signs or symptoms of heart disease become apparent when the heart is stressed and if underlying heart disease is evident, help to determine the severity so treatment options can be considered.
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How do members experience Cardiac Stress Test?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest pain | 17 | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 11 | 1 | |
| Premature ventricular contractions | 5 | 1 | |
| Irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) | 3 | 0 | |
| Abnormal EKG (electrocardiogram) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shortness of breath with exertion | 2 | |
| Breathlessness | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | |
| Muscle pain in legs | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
Member evaluations
jccarolina
evaluated on Jun 15, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for premature ventricular contractions: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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