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Posted by CT on April 4, 2000, at 10:53:07
Hi
Can anyone tell me about echo stress tests? What is it and when is prescribed? This is new to me and I am very curious!!! Thank-you all!!
Posted by saint james on April 4, 2000, at 11:08:21
In reply to What is an Echo Stress Test?? , posted by CT on April 4, 2000, at 10:53:07
> Hi
> Can anyone tell me about echo stress tests? What is it and when is prescribed? This is new to me and I am very curious!!! Thank-you all!!James...
has nothing to do with mental health ! It is a heart test that put you on a treadmill (stress) and uses a sound transducer to get a real time imgage of your heart.
j
Posted by bill on April 5, 2000, at 0:38:37
In reply to Re: What is an Echo Stress Test?? , posted by saint james on April 4, 2000, at 11:08:21
> > Hi
> > Can anyone tell me about echo stress tests? What is it and when is prescribed? This is new to me and I am very curious!!! Thank-you all!!
>
> James...
>
> has nothing to do with mental health ! It is a heart test that put you on a treadmill (stress) and uses a sound transducer to get a real time imgage of your heart.
>
> j
An echo stress is an echocardiogram (sonogram of the heart)and a stress test. Real time images of your heart will be taken before, during and after the stress test to see how your heart
performs during stress (execise).Images side by side ( in motion) will be compared from the different stages of rest and exercise to see if there is any abnormalities. Exercise can be done
with the patient on a treadmill,a stationary bike or if the patient can't exercise for some reason like bad knees a drug dobutamine can be given to increase heart rate. Also during the test
a patient will be hooked up to a EKG that shows the electrical activity of the heart during the stages of the test.
Posted by boB on April 5, 2000, at 20:02:44
In reply to Re: What is an Echo Stress Test?? , posted by bill on April 5, 2000, at 0:38:37
> >
> > James...
> >
> > has nothing to do with mental health ! It is a heart test that put you on a treadmill (stress) and uses a sound transducer to get a real time imgage of your heart.
> >
> >James, are you suggesting that knowledge of an individual's ability to deliver blood to the brain while under stress has nothing to do with mental health?
If so, trying to understand your logic is causing me some severe mental distress. Can you either offer an explanation or suggest a pill that will resolve my anxiety?
Posted by bill on April 6, 2000, at 0:02:47
In reply to Re: What is an Echo Stress Test?? , posted by bill on April 5, 2000, at 0:38:37
> > > Hi
> > > Can anyone tell me about echo stress tests? What is it and when is prescribed? This is new to me and I am very curious!!! Thank-you all!!
> >
> > James...
> >
> > has nothing to do with mental health ! It is a heart test that put you on a treadmill (stress) and uses a sound transducer to get a real time imgage of your heart.
> >
> > j
> An echo stress is an echocardiogram (sonogram of the heart)and a stress test. Real time images of your heart will be taken before, during and after the stress test to see how your heart
> performs during stress (execise).Images side by side ( in motion) will be compared from the different stages of rest and exercise to see if there is any abnormalities. Exercise can be done
> with the patient on a treadmill,a stationary bike or if the patient can't exercise for some reason like bad knees a drug dobutamine can be given to increase heart rate. Also during the test
> a patient will be hooked up to a EKG that shows the electrical activity of the heart during the stages of the test.CT
I don't know why your why your doctor is ordering an Stress Echo?
If you are complaining of chest pain or shortness of breath, then
it would make a good idea to check the heart if for no other reason
than to make sure your heart is alright. best wishes
Posted by CT on April 6, 2000, at 12:07:35
In reply to Re: What is an Echo Stress Test?? , posted by bill on April 6, 2000, at 0:02:47
Thanks for the concern Bob - my heart is just fine. I had looked at a previous post and it mentioned an echo stress test, but mentioned nothing about a heart condition. I thought perhaps this echo stress had something to do with depression!!! I feel a little foolish, but one learns new things everyday!! Once again thanks for your concern!!!
Posted by saint james on April 6, 2000, at 12:09:07
In reply to Re: What is an Echo Stress Test?? , posted by bill on April 6, 2000, at 0:02:47
> > > > Hi
> > > > Can anyone tell me about echo stress tests? What is it and when is prescribed? This is new to me and I am very curious!!! Thank-you all!!
> > >
> > > James...
> > >
> > > has nothing to do with mental health ! It is a heart test that put you on a treadmill (stress) and uses a sound transducer to get a real time imgage of your heart.
> > >
> > > j
> > An echo stress is an echocardiogram (sonogram of the heart)and a stress test. Real time images of your heart will be taken before, during and after the stress test to see how your heart
> > performs during stress (execise).Images side by side ( in motion) will be compared from the different stages of rest and exercise to see if there is any abnormalities. Exercise can be done
> > with the patient on a treadmill,a stationary bike or if the patient can't exercise for some reason like bad knees a drug dobutamine can be given to increase heart rate. Also during the test
> > a patient will be hooked up to a EKG that shows the electrical activity of the heart during the stages of the test.
>
> CT
> I don't know why your why your doctor is ordering an Stress Echo?
> If you are complaining of chest pain or shortness of breath, then
> it would make a good idea to check the heart if for no other reason
> than to make sure your heart is alright. best wishesJames here....
Again I am taking these tests to see if I have Marfan's, this is not related to mental illness issues.
j
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