Stress Test
All About our Stress Test
What is Stress Test?
A stress test, also called an exercise stress test, shows how your heart works during physical activity. Because exercise makes your heart pump harder and faster, an exercise stress test can reveal problems with blood flow within your heart.
Why Stress Test is performed?
Your doctor may recommend a stress test to:
Diagnose coronary artery disease – heart attack . Your coronary arteries are the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients. Coronary artery disease develops when these arteries become damaged or diseased — usually due to a buildup of deposits containing cholesterol and other substances (plaques).
Diagnose heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). Heart arrhythmias occur when the electrical signals that coordinate your heartbeat don’t work properly. An arrhythmia can cause your heart to beat too fast, too slowly or irregularly.
Guide treatment of heart disorders. If you’ve already been diagnosed with a heart condition, an exercise stress test can help your doctor determine if your current treatment is working. The test results also help your doctor decide on the best treatment for you.
Check your heart before surgery. Your doctor may use a stress test to determine when you can safely have surgery, such as valve replacement or a heart transplant.
Who may need a Stress Test?
You may require an stress test if you have:
Symptoms such as:
Unusual tiredness
Shortness of breath
Chest discomfort or pain
Irregular, fast or fluttering heart beat
High risk for a heart disease :
Diabetes
Hypertension
High Cholesterol
Heart Murmur
Thyroid Disease
Smoking
Stressful life
Strong family history of heart disease
Screening test
- Athlete or sportsman
What You Need to Know
Time Allocation & Appointment
Please allocate around 30mins-40mins to complete our scanning procedure. You're required to book our appointment two (2) days earlier via call, walk in or communicate with your respective clinic/doctor to book our slot also to provide a referral letter.
Patient Preparation
Patient is required to come in sports attire, including sport shoes to use it on the treadmill. It is also advisable to not have any heavy meals 1-2 hours prior to the test.
Registration
Please bring your NRIC or passport (for international customers) and any panel/insurance identity card (if applicable). It is advisable to check with us for the available panelship and insurance claimables.
Our Staff
Our Stress Test is performed by experienced Cardiovascular Technician and reviewed by our Cardiologist resulting in accurate findings.
Result
Depending on the appointments, results will be sent to patients directly or to referred clinic/doctor accordingly. You will receive the result within the next three (3) working days. This will however depend on whether it is the non-peak period or otherwise. Results will be available through QR code found on the payment receipt. Patients required to request for tele-consultation if required.