What Exercise Stress Tests Evaluate

Recovery From Surgery And Injury

If an injury or surgery requires a lot of bedrest, several heart-related issues are a concern. These include high cholesterol, heart disease, and high blood pressure. This test can evaluate recovery from surgery and injury by determining if the patient’s blood is flowing adequately. It can also aid in determining if they have high blood pressure. All of these issues can contribute to a stroke or heart attack. If these issues are found through an exercise stress test, the patient’s doctors can help find ways to make them more active while still allowing for a safe recovery. This test might also be done before various cardiac surgeries to determine if the patient can withstand the stresses that come with cardiac surgery.