ECG Stress

ECG during exercise

A Stress ECG or Exercise ECG:

• is performed by a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Technician
• generally takes 30-60 minutes to compete depending on findings
• is conducted at a Medical Clinic or Hospital

Procedure

• Similar to a resting ECG, electrodes are placed on the upper torso (upper body).
• A resting ECG is performed initially whilst the applicant is lying down however, they will be asked to walk on a treadmill, slowly increasing the speed to a gentle jog.
• During this process, the applicant's blood pressure is monitored at regular intervals and the heart is monitored constantly.

Preparation

• Applicants should wear comfortable clothing and sports or running shoes for this test.
• Applicants should not eat for two hours prior to this test to avoid any nausea.
• If applicants are diabetic or take any medication, they will need to seek further instructions.