During the examination, the patient undergoes a physical exercise test (walking) on a treadmill, the speed and incline of which gradually increase. During the examination, the patient is under continuous electrocardiographic monitoring by the cardiologist, through the use of self-adhesive electrodes, which help to examine blood pressure, heart rate, as well as to evaluate the symptoms reported by the patient.
In addition to diagnosing coronary artery disease, the stress test can show a person's functional capacity, exercise tolerance, blood pressure status, and the possibility of arrhythmias.
