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If you have shortness of breath, an irregular heartbeat, or other heart issues and need stress testing, rely on the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona in Tempe, Arizona. Board-certified cardiologist Thaslim Kassim, MD, FACC, offers this service to diagnose and treat heart issues to reduce the risk of severe complications. Schedule stress testing by phone or book an evaluation online today.
Stress testing monitors how your body reacts under physical exertion, helping detect hidden issues that might not be visible at rest.
Stress testing can identify potential health risks, like irregular blood pressure or heart arrhythmias, that could lead to more severe conditions if not addressed.
Regular stress tests help track changes in your health, allowing for early intervention and better long-term health management.
Stress testing at the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona involves diagnostic tests that determine how well your heart functions when it’s pumping hard. This test evaluates your heart’s function while you exercise on a stationary bike or treadmill. If you’re unable to exercise, medications can make your heart work harder to mimic the effects of exercise during stress testing
Stress testing evaluates:
Stress testing can detect coronary artery disease (CAD), heart arrhythmias, heart failure, the cause of chest pain, heart valve diseases, and heart muscle disorders.
Stress tests help guide treatment decisions. They allow Dr. Kassim to determine how serious a heart condition is or how well a heart disease treatment is working.
You may be a candidate for stress testing if you’ve been diagnosed with a heart condition or have symptoms of one. Such symptoms include:
Dr. Kassim might recommend stress testing if you have new or worsening symptoms, are scheduled for surgery, plan to begin an exercise program, have a high risk of heart disease, or are currently undergoing treatment for heart disease.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for stress testing. You might need to stop taking certain medications, avoid smoking and caffeine, and fast before your test.
During stress testing, your provider places a blood pressure cuff on your arm and electrodes on your body. If you’re unable to exercise, you receive intravenous (IV) medication through a vein in your arm to make your heart work harder.
If you can exercise, you might ride a stationary bike or walk on a treadmill, gradually increasing your workout intensity for about 10-15 minutes until you achieve a target heart rate or develop chest pain or other symptoms.
Your heart specialist monitors you during and after stress testing. They may take pictures of your heart during the test and monitor your vital signs. Some stress tests involve injecting a dye into your veins to make images appear clearer.
Dr. Kassim discusses stress testing results to determine if your current treatment is working effectively or if you’re a candidate to begin a new treatment.
Schedule stress testing at the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona by phone or request an appointment online today.
Don’t let coronary artery disease (CAD) compromise your well-being. At the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona in Tempe, Dr. Thaslim Kassim, MD, FACC, offers expert diagnosis and personalized treatment plans to prevent heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications.
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