Intermediate
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In the Industry Vocabulary Test
exercise stress testing
Diagnostic test evaluating cardiac response to progressive physical exertion in athletes.
Full Definition
A controlled assessment where athletes exercise on a treadmill or bicycle while cardiac parameters are monitored through ECG, blood pressure, and symptoms evaluation. In sports cardiology, exercise stress testing helps evaluate exercise capacity, detect exercise-induced arrhythmias, and assess blood pressure response to exertion. It is particularly valuable for investigating symptoms that occur during athletic activity and for clearance decisions following cardiac events.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenate when used as compound adjective.
In Context
- "Exercise stress testing revealed exercise-induced ventricular ectopy requiring further evaluation." — Cardiology consultation report
- "The athlete's exercise stress testing demonstrated excellent functional capacity with normal hemodynamic response." — Return-to-play assessment
Also known as
exercise tolerance test
cardiac stress test
graded exercise test
Contrasted with
resting electrocardiogram
Don't confuse with
cardiopulmonary exercise testing
exercise electrocardiography