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What Does Minor Variation In Treadmill Test Result Mean?
Question: What does minor variation in tmt mean say about 10%
Brief Answer:
Clarifications please
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
A treadmill test (TMT) is done to check for any compromise in the blood circulation to your heart.
Multiple parameters are monitored - blood pressure, pulse rate, electrical activity and any abnormal changes, the individual comfort and signs of strain.
A minor variation usually indicates some abnormal variation in the ECG (electrocardiogram) which shows some circulation insufficiency.
Tmt can detect upto 70% of people with heart disease. False positives is also possible
I am not sure what you mean by 10%.please send me the report of the treadmill test, and clarifications for the below questions so that I may help you further.
-what is your height and weight?
-any medical conditions? Medications?
-do you smoke or consume alcohol? Frequent and duration?
-any family history of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease?
Hope I've answered your query.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Clarifications please
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
A treadmill test (TMT) is done to check for any compromise in the blood circulation to your heart.
Multiple parameters are monitored - blood pressure, pulse rate, electrical activity and any abnormal changes, the individual comfort and signs of strain.
A minor variation usually indicates some abnormal variation in the ECG (electrocardiogram) which shows some circulation insufficiency.
Tmt can detect upto 70% of people with heart disease. False positives is also possible
I am not sure what you mean by 10%.please send me the report of the treadmill test, and clarifications for the below questions so that I may help you further.
-what is your height and weight?
-any medical conditions? Medications?
-do you smoke or consume alcohol? Frequent and duration?
-any family history of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease?
Hope I've answered your query.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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