Sunday, February, 12, 2012

Stress Echocardiography

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Alternative Names

Echocardiography stress test; Stress test - echocardiography


Normal Values

A normal result means that blood flow through the coronary arteries is normal.

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different medical centers. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.


What abnormal results mean

Abnormal results may be due to:

  • Reduced blood flow to a part of the heart. The most likely cause is a blockage of the arteries that supply your heart muscle.
  • Scarring of the heart muscle due to a previous heart attack.

After the test you may need:

  • Angioplasty and stent placement
  • Changes in your heart medicines
  • Coronary angiography
  • Heart bypass surgery

Review Date: 06/22/2010
Reviewed By: Issam Mikati, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Director, Northwestern Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Northwest. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)