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Virtually all people at some point in
their life will have to take a of some form or another. Armed with
sound tools will help you to relieve any anxiety you may have at the
mere thought of having a stress test. This Commentary 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 only need to
answer several questions about your modus vivendi and general orientations. You will only
help yourself by being honest and replying in as full detail as conceivable. What you are concerned
about? What is going on in your life. These
stress tests are a breeze. The final result can frequently lead to a more decompressed and
stress free life. While you may be surprised at the results, only those who take
disciplinary action will fully profit from these forms of stress tests. 2.
Internet Stress Test. BEWARE!!! Many of these tests are contrived to finally
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 decidedly a buyer beware marketplace. 3.
Exercise Stress Test. This is the most introductory type of physical Stress Test. It is
designed to give a doc a basic understanding of cardiac function and
pulmonary function. A cardiologist will hook you up to an EKG and have you
gradually increment the velocity and slope of the treadmill till you are at a
energising jogging pace. With the latest engineering available in nuclear stress
testing, this test is considered a dinosaur. If you are going through 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 dispensed to people who
are getting chest pain, shortness of breath or other symptoms linked 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 visualising of the heart that is done as well after
an shot is given of a minor dose of radioactive dye. This permits the
cardiologist to view blood flow to the heart to see where insufficiencies occur and
therefore a narrowing greater than 70% is taking place. This will show that end
stage obstructive coronary artery disease is occurring and a more invasive
procedure like cardiac catheterization is needed. 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 numerous different kinds of thallium stress testing available. 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. Virtually all people do not understand
that 68% of all heart attacks occur in early stage heart disease that will go
altogether 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 warrant caring for that patient as if they
have already had their first Heart Attack. That is why all men above 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 deviates
widely, the best place to start is your doctor. Particularly if you are
experiencing 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 facets 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 specialist should always have the best
tools available at his fingertips. If you are getting 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
imaginable, 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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