Glossary/Imaging

Stress Echocardiogram.

An echocardiogram performed before and immediately after exercise or pharmacological stress. Detects wall motion abnormalities that develop under stress, indicating areas of the heart with inadequate blood supply.

Definition

What is stress echocardiogram?

An echocardiogram performed before and immediately after exercise or pharmacological stress. Detects wall motion abnormalities that develop under stress, indicating areas of the heart with inadequate blood supply.

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