How Does Dobutamine Work?
Stress echocardiography is a test that uses ultrasound imaging to determine how the heart muscles respond to stress. It is mainly used to diagnose and evaluate
Alternative Names
Echocardiography stress test; Stress test - echocardiography
How the test is performed
A stress echocardiogram includes the following steps:
- A resting
echocardiogram will be done first. - You will exercise or be given medicine until you reach the target heart rate. This helps reveal how your...
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