About Stress
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and generally safe diagnostic tool.Provides real-time data on heart function during physical activity.Helps diagnose coronary artery disease and assess heart disease severity.Evaluates the effectiveness of medications or cardiac rehabilitation programs.Can help determine a safe level of exercise and guide treatment plans.
Who is this surgery for?
- Evaluation of chest pain (angina) or shortness of breath.
- Screening for coronary artery disease in individuals with risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking).
- Assessment of heart function after a heart attack or cardiac procedure.
- Determining safe exercise levels and physical capacity.
- Investigating abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that occur with exertion.
How to prepare
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for exercise.
- Typically, you will be asked to fast for 2-4 hours before the test.
- Discuss all medications with your doctor; you may be asked to temporarily stop certain heart medications.
- Avoid caffeine, tobacco, and heavy meals for several hours prior.
- Inform the doctor of any chest pain, dizziness, or joint problems you experience.
Risks & possible complications
- The procedure is very safe but carries a small risk of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
- There is a minimal risk of a heart attack or fainting during the test.
- Some individuals may experience dizziness, nausea, or chest pain.
- Muscle fatigue or joint pain from the exercise is common but temporary.
- False-positive or false-negative results can occasionally occur.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You can typically resume normal activities immediately after the test.
- Drink plenty of water to rehydrate.
- Your doctor will discuss the preliminary results with you shortly after the test.
- A formal report, often including images if an imaging stress test was performed, will be sent to your referring physician.
- Follow up with your doctor to discuss the final results and any recommended next steps or treatment plans.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days (immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering stress in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for stress in India include Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform stress. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for stress compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Stress in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing stress.
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Internal Medicine Specialists for Stress
Explore experienced internal medicine specialists who regularly perform stress and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
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