Definition

Stress echocardiography is an imaging method to evaluate the heart muscles and the valves during increased activity. There are certain drugs that can be used to induce coronary artery dilation and to increase the workload, such as dobutamine, dipyridamole and adenosine. Exercise stress tests are also available, which are performed on a special stationary bicycle or a treadmill.

Leaflet

This leaflet shows you how to prepare and what to expect during a stress echocardiogram.

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