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Exercise stress test

Alternative Names: Exercise ECG; ECG - exercise treadmill; EKG - exercise treadmill; Stress ECG; Exercise electrocardiography; Stress test - exercise treadmill Normal Values: Normally, heart rate increases in proportion to the workload and attains endurance levels appropriate for age and conditioning level. What abnormal results mean: Text Continues Below Abnormal results may indicate arrhythmias during exercise, stress on the heart provoked by exercise, possible coronary artery disease ie blockage in the arteries, or lack of aerobic fitness.

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