Treadmill Test (TMT Test)
Book a TMT Test at Rs. 1500 Only in Ahmedabad
Our Concept Diagnostics at Ahmedabad is well equipped with advanced technologies at par with international standards. The treadmill test is one of the facilities we provide.
TMT test which is often called stress test or exercise test, measures the heart’s response to physical workout in controlled environment.
During the test, you will be asked to walk on the moving treadmill or sometimes uses treadmill cycle while you’re hooked up to an ECG (electrocardiography)machine.The heart rate and blood pressure are monitored continuously along with 12 lead ECG with computerized ST and arrhythmia detection algorithms.
Patients who are unable to walk or workout can still undergo this test, as pharmacological agents are demonstrated in patients which stimulates the activity of heart during workout. The test is terminated in case of breathlessness, fatigue, severe asthma, syncope or when the targeted result is achieved.
- Stress test is available at Concept Diagnostics at very affordable cost, and it is mostly used to
- Estimate prognosis and ensure functional capacity
- To detect the extent of effects of therapy
- To assess coronary artery disease
- To predict risk of dangerous heart-related condition such as heart attack
- Check your heart before surgery.
Before Treadmill Test (Stress/TMT)
- Describe your medical history to your doctor
- Tell him how often and what level of intensity you exercise
- For 2 days prior to test stop Viagra, Cialis and Levitra
- Tell your doctor about your symptoms, especially any chest pains or shortness of breath.
- Tell your doctor about the symptoms which makes exercising difficult such as stiff joints from arthritis
- Tell him if you have diabetes
- Avoid smoking, drinking, beverages, eating before 3 hours of test
During TMT Test
- Bring your previous medical reports if any
- Wear loose and comfortable clothes
- Comfortable shoes like sneakers
- There are no restrictions after treadmill test
Results
- If the information collected at the time of the test are normal then there is no requirement of further tests
- If your reports are normal but symptoms are still there, you may require further tests like nuclear test, another stress test to acquire accurate information
- If your reports are positive and shows that you might have coronary disease or other then you will be given a treatment plan and you may need further tests
Give us call to Book TMT Test