Assess your heart’s strength under pressure.
The Treadmill Test (TMT), also known as a Cardiac Stress Test, helps evaluate how well your heart performs when it’s working harder — such as during exercise.
It’s a vital screening tool to detect hidden heart problems, especially those that might not appear when you’re resting.

❤️ What Is a TMT?

During a TMT, your heart rhythm, blood pressure, and ECG are continuously monitored while you walk or run on a treadmill.
As the treadmill’s speed and incline gradually increase, the test shows how your heart responds to physical stress.
It helps detect reduced blood flow to the heart muscle (ischemia), irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), and overall cardiac fitness.

🩺 Why a Stress Test Is Recommended

Your doctor may advise a TMT if you:

• Experience chest pain, breathlessness, or palpitations
• Have a family history of heart disease
• Are undergoing treatment for cardiac problems and need progress monitoring
• Plan to start a new exercise routine or cardiac rehabilitation
• Need pre-surgical cardiac fitness evaluation

⚙️ How the Test Works

• Electrodes are attached to your chest to record ECG activity.
• You’ll start walking on a treadmill at a slow pace.
• The speed and slope gradually increase to make your heart work harder.
• Throughout the test, your ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, and symptoms are continuously tracked.
• Once the desired heart rate is achieved, the treadmill slows down, and you’ll rest for recovery monitoring.

🌟 Benefits of the Treadmill Stress Test

• Detects blockages or reduced blood flow to the heart
• Evaluates exercise tolerance and cardiac strength
• Helps guide treatment decisions for heart conditions
• Useful for routine health check-ups in adults above 35
• Non-invasive, radiation-free, and quick procedure