A TMT (Treadmill Test), also called a Stress Test, checks how well your heart works when it is made to work harder by walking on a treadmill. It helps doctors find heart problems that might not show up when you are at rest.
At Dr. Anand’s Imaging & Neurological Research Centre, we use advanced stress test systems with ECG monitoring and blood pressure tracking for safe and precise diagnosis.
💓 Detect Heart Blockages
Finds reduced blood flow to the heart due to blockages in coronary arteries
🩺 Evaluate Chest Pain
Helps determine if chest pain is due to heart disease or other causes
❤️ Assess Fitness & Heart Health
Measures your heart’s capacity and overall fitness levels
👨⚕️ Plan Treatment
Guides doctors in planning angiography, angioplasty, or medication therapy
1. 🔌 Preparation
Electrodes are placed on your chest for ECG monitoring. Blood pressure cuff is applied.
2. 🏃♂️ Walking on Treadmill
You walk on a treadmill that gradually increases speed and incline.
3. 📈 Monitoring
Your heart rate, ECG, and blood pressure are continuously monitored.
4. ⏱️ Duration
Test usually takes 15-30 minutes. You can stop anytime if you feel discomfort.
Chest pain on exertion
Shortness of breath while walking
Checking blockages in heart arteries
Pre-cardiac surgery evaluation
Assessing treatment or stent results
Routine heart health screening (if advised by doctor)
✅ Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
✅ Light breakfast allowed (avoid heavy meals before test)
✅ Bring previous ECG or ECHO reports (if available)
✅ Inform doctor if you have knee pain, breathing issues, or balance problems
✅ The test is safe under medical supervision, stopped immediately if any issue arises
🅰️ No. It involves walking on a treadmill under monitoring. You may feel tired like normal exercise.
🅰️ Usually 15-30 minutes depending on your heart rate response.
🅰️ Yes, but only a light meal. Avoid heavy foods or caffeinated drinks before test.
🅰️ Ask your doctor. Some heart medicines may need to be stopped before the test.
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