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Also
known as an exercise test, a stress test requires a patient to either
run on a treadmill or pedal a bicycle while a cardiologist monitors the
electrocardiogram and blood pressure. In some cases, the cardiologist
may also measure the patient's airflow. The test ends when the patient
reaches a point of fatigue or when a problem is identified.
A cardiologist utilizes these tests to objectively measure
the patient's exercise capacity and decide on the appropriate level of
physical activity or sports participation allowable. The test is also
proven useful in evaluating chest pain and heart rhythm problems.
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