Treadmill Stress Test

Ischemic heart disease is the 3rd leading cause of death in Singapore, accounting for about 18% of deaths in Singapore.

An exercise treadmill test is performed by recording the electrocardiograph (ECG) of the heart whilst exercising on a treadmill machine. It allows assessment of the heart in response to stress and is useful for diagnosing ischemic heart disease, especially in persons with high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes, family history of heart disease, shortness of breath or chest discomfort with exertion.

Follow up of abnormal test results with a cardiologist is recommended.