Computerised Tread Mill Testing
What is Coronary Angiography
Coronary Angiography is considered the gold standard for evaluating the presence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD). It provides detailed images of the heart’s blood vessels, helping cardiologists identify exact locations and percentages of blockages or narrowing caused by plaque buildup. This is critical in patients with symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or abnormal stress test results, where precise diagnosis guides immediate treatment.
The procedure is also vital in emergency situations such as a heart attack, where timely identification of a blocked artery can lead to life-saving interventions like angioplasty or stenting. In addition, it helps in planning for coronary bypass surgery or determining the effectiveness of previous heart procedures. Despite being minimally invasive, coronary angiography offers high diagnostic accuracy, enabling quick, informed clinical decisions that can significantly improve outcomes and prevent future cardiac events.
Why is This Test Important
Computerised Treadmill Testing is essential for detecting hidden heart problems that may not appear at rest. When your body is under physical stress, your heart works harder, and any underlying issues like coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, or exercise-induced angina are more likely to surface. The test records your heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG tracings continuously during the increasing stages of treadmill exercise.
This helps doctors determine whether your heart receives enough oxygen during exertion, assess your functional capacity, and evaluate symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue. TMT is also used in patients with known heart disease to guide treatment plans, monitor progress, and evaluate fitness before major surgeries. Its non-invasive, computer-assisted nature ensures precise measurements and quick results, making it a widely used diagnostic tool in preventive cardiology.
- Detects heart problems during physical exertion.
- Helps diagnose exercise-induced chest pain or breathlessness.
- Evaluates blood flow to the heart muscles.
- Useful for pre-surgery cardiac fitness assessment.
- Tracks heart function in known cardiac patients.
- Safe, computer-guided, and non-invasive stress test.
Head of Department, Cardiology Services, Suburban Diagnostics India Private Limited.
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