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Most people at some point in
their life will have to take a Stress Test of some form or another. Armed with
healthy tools will help you to assuage any anxiety you may have at the
mere idea of considering a stress test. This Article is committed to explaining
the many different types of stress testing and hopefully make you a more
informed test subject.
1. Average Pen and Paper Stress
Test. These tests are the least "stressful"! You'll simply need to
answer many questions about your modus vivendi and general orientations. You will only
help yourself by being honest and answering in as full detail as imaginable. What you are concerned
about? What is going on in your life. These
stress tests are a breeze. The effects can typically lead to a more loosened up and
stress free life. While you may be surprised at the final result, only those who take
disciplinary action will fully benefit from these forms of stress tests. 2.
Internet Stress Test. BEWARE!!! Many of these tests are contrived to ultimately
sell you something. Make sure the test is designed by a legitimate organization
with no ulterior motives. While these tests can actually be humorous at times,
it is by all odds a buyer beware market. 3.
Exercise Stress Test. This is the most primary type of physical Stress Test. It is
configured to give a mD a basic understanding of cardiac function and
pulmonary function. A cardiologist will hook you up to an EKG and have you
gradually gain the velocity and ramp of the treadmill till you are at a
energising jogging pace. With the latest technology available in nuclear stress
testing, this test is considered a dinosaur. If you are getting any
symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, radiating arm pain or persistent
shoulder blade pain then this test is going to very inadequate.
4.
Thallium Stress Test. This is the most sophisticated
physical stress test available. This test is normally administered to those who
are getting chest pain, shortness of breath or other symptoms related to
end stage coronary artery disease. Thallium Stress tests are just like an
exercise test in that your heart is "stressed" through exercise. The
big divergence is that there is imaging of the heart that is done as well after
an injection is given of a small dose of radioactive dye. This lets the
cardiologist to view blood flow to the heart to see where inadequacies occur and
consequently a narrowing greater than 70% is taking place. This will suggest that end
stage obstructive coronary artery disease is taking place and a more invasive
procedure like cardiac catheterization is expected. In some cases where
someone is unable to run on a treadmill, the doctor will induce stress
pharmacologically.
Our web site has a description of the several different types of thallium stress testing useable. They include the following: Adenosine Thallium Stress test, Bruce Protocol Stress Test, Persantine Thallium Stress Test, Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test, Cardiolite Thallium Stress Test and Cardiac Stress Test.
Stress Testing is an excellent
test in the APPROPRIATE patient. Most people do not understand
that 68% of all heart attacks occur in early stage heart disease that will go
wholly undetected by any type of Stress Test. It has been well proven that
56% of all people who have a NORMAL Nuclear Stress Test have
enough early stage heart disease to justify caring for that patient as if they
have already had their first Heart Attack. That is why all men over the age of
35 and all women above the age of 45 should have a EBT Heart Scan. An Excellent
source of information on this test can be found at Inner
Imaging, P.C.
While stress testing varies
widely, the best place to start is your mD. Particularly if you are
getting any types of symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.
While most doctors are informed about heart disease in general, it is very
difficult for them to keep up on all aspects of medicine. If your worried
about heart disease for any reason then you had better have your primary care doctor
refer you to a qualified cardiologist. A expert should always have the best
information available at his fingertips. If you are having sudden onset
of chest pain or shortness of breath; DO NOT HESITATE! CALL AN AMBULANCE AT 911
IMMEDIATELY! These first symptoms may be your last. If
you live in the New York City area an would like to find the finest cardiac care
conceivable, call 212-777-8900. This is the Center for Preventive Cardiology
affiliated with the Heart Institute at Beth Israel Medical Center. They have all
the latest technologies available to help you with you cardiac care. Help Your
Heart Stay Healthy!
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