Indication – angina pectoris suspicion and any unexplained chest pain.
Examination – the ECG is recorded and the blood pressure is measured during the exercise on the ergometer (home bike). The test is concluded after reaching the target heart rate (individually calculated value), the onset of symptoms (pain, dizziness, vertigo and similar symptoms), the onset of changes in ECG or significant blood pressure oscillations.
Procedure duration – about 30 minutes.
Purpose – the analysis of blood pressure changes and of the ECG recorded during the test is used to evaluate the functionality of coronary blood vessels (which supply the myocardial muscle). Coronary blood vessels are responsible for the development of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction.