Intermediate
Technical
IVT
graded exercise test
A supervised exercise test used to assess cardiovascular response and establish safe exercise parameters for rehabilitation.
Full Definition
A graded exercise test involves progressively increasing exercise intensity while monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG responses. Also called a stress test, it provides crucial information for exercise prescription in cardiac rehabilitation. The test helps identify exercise limitations, arrhythmias, or ischemic responses that would modify the rehabilitation approach.
Usage
Usage note: May be abbreviated as GXT in some documentation.
In Context
- "The graded exercise test revealed exercise-induced ischemia at 85% of predicted maximum heart rate." — Test report
- "A graded exercise test is recommended before beginning Phase II cardiac rehabilitation." — Clinical guideline
Also known as
stress test
exercise stress test
GXT
Don't confuse with
6-minute walk test
submaximal test