ECG - Treadmill Test (TMT)
The ECG Treadmill Test, or TMT, records heart activity during exercise to reveal hidden coronary artery problems.
It’s a non-invasive, effective tool for early cardiac assessment.
Overview And Clinical Background
TMT evaluates heart rhythm and blood flow when the heart is under stress.
It’s a standard screening tool for coronary artery disease.
- Purpose: To assess heart performance during physical exertion.
- Identifies oxygen deficiency to heart muscles.
- Type: Non-invasive, safe, and widely used.
Symptoms, Signs And Presentation
TMT is recommended for patients with chest pain, breathlessness, or high risk of heart disease.
It helps in early detection.
- Chest pain: Triggered during activity, relieved at rest.
- Palpitations or dizziness during exercise.
- Red flag: Severe chest pain or collapse during test.
Diagnosis Methods And Investigations
Imaging And Laboratory Tests
The test involves ECG recording while walking on a treadmill.
Vital signs and symptoms are continuously monitored.
- Imaging: No imaging, only ECG tracing used.
- Lab tests: Sometimes lipid profile or glucose test for risk assessment.
- Echocardiography may follow abnormal TMT results.
Treatment Options And Surgical Techniques
TMT is purely diagnostic.
Abnormal results lead to further evaluation or lifestyle modification.
- Conservative: Diet and exercise changes if mild risk found.
- Minimally invasive options: Not applicable, test only diagnostic.
- Follow-up imaging or angiography if positive result.
Recovery, Risks And Prognosis
The test is low-risk.
Rarely, it may trigger chest pain or abnormal rhythms that are managed immediately.
Why Choose Us
CureU Healthcare provides safe, monitored TMT with experienced technicians and cardiologists for accurate interpretation.
Conclusion
A TMT helps detect early heart disease signs before they become serious.
It’s a simple test that can save lives.
