STRESS ECHO TEST
STRESS ECHO TEST
At Dr. Bansal Imaging and Pathlab, we offer stress echocardiography, a diagnostic test that evaluates the heart’s function and blood flow during physical exertion. This non-invasive procedure combines ultrasound imaging with exercise or medication-induced stress to assess cardiac function, detect coronary artery disease, and evaluate heart valve function. Stress echocardiography helps identify abnormal heart rhythms, chest pain, and other symptoms, guiding treatment decisions and improving patient care.
Stress echocardiography provides several benefits:
- Detection of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) : It helps identify blocked or narrowed coronary arteries, which can indicate coronary artery disease (CAD), a common cause of chest pain and heart attacks.
- Assessment of Cardiac Function : Stress echocardiography evaluates how well the heart muscles and valves function under stress, providing valuable information about cardiac performance.
- Evaluation of Exercise Tolerance : The test assesses the patient’s ability to tolerate physical exertion and identify any limitations or abnormalities in heart function during exercise.
- Guidance for Treatment : Results from stress echocardiography guide treatment decisions, including medication management, lifestyle modifications, or invasive procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery.
- Risk Stratification : It helps assess the risk of future cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks or heart failure, enabling healthcare providers to implement preventive measures and optimize patient care.
Overall, stress echocardiography plays a crucial role in diagnosing coronary artery disease, evaluating cardiac function, and guiding treatment decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
