What to Expect During a Stress Echocardiogram
- Resting Echo – A baseline echocardiogram is performed while you’re at rest.
- Exercise Phase – You’ll walk on a treadmill or receive a medication (e.g., dobutamine) to increase heart rate.
- Imaging During Stress – A second echocardiogram is taken at peak activity.
- Analysis – A cardiologist compares heart function before and after exercise to assess blood flow and cardiac output.
Benefits of a Stress Echocardiogram
- Non-invasive and safe
- No radiation exposure
- Real-time evaluation of heart function
- Detects hidden coronary artery issues
- Immediate results from cardiac specialists
Conditions a Stress Echo Can Help Detect
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Heart valve disorders
- Exercise-induced arrhythmias
- Heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Ischaemia (reduced blood supply to the heart)
How to pay
You can self fund treatment, or pay through your medical insurance:
For those with an insurance policy which covers gastroscopy (many do).
For people choosing to fund their own diagnosis and treatment.
Why Choose Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital for ECG Testing?
- Consultant Cardiologists On Site
- State-of-the-Art Cardiac Imaging Equipment
- Same-Day Appointments Available
- Rapid Results & Personalised Care
- Private and Comfortable Environment
