Exercise Stress Test (Treadmill test = TMT)
Some arrhythmias only occur while a patient is exercising. Because of this, doctor
may recommend an exercise stress test (or treadmill test). During this test, you
briskly walk on a treadmill while connected to an ECG machine. This allows your
electrophysiologist to determine if you are experiencing any arrhythmias while exercising
and if you have evidence of a blocked heart artery. TMT also helps in predicting
risk of serious heart rhythm abnormalities in certain conditions.
