Exercise ECG; ECG - exercise treadmill; EKG - exercise treadmill; Stress ECG; Exercise electrocardiography; Stress test - exercise treadmill

Normally, heart rate increases in proportion to the workload. Your endurance levels should be appropriate for your age and conditioning level.

Abnormal results may indicate:

• Arrhythmias during exercise
• Lack of aerobic fitness
• Possible coronary artery disease (blockage in the arteries)
• Stress on the heart triggered by exercise

Review Date: 06/21/2010
Reviewed By: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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