Stress ECG

During the cardiological check in the practice clinic for diagnostics and preventive medicine near Cologne and Bonn includes a Stress ECG or stress echocardiography to the basic examinations.

During exerciseECG becomes a electrocardiogram written under physical stress.

We mainly perform the stress ECG using a recumbent bicycle ergometer. The stress ECG in the recumbent position has a higher hit rate in the Diagnosis of circulatory disorders, the quality of the ECG recording is better than when sitting. Even inexperienced cyclists or patients who do not normally cycle can be placed on the pedals while lying down without any problems.

The stress ECG measures work performance and the resulting changes in cardiac and circulatory functions (Ergometrie).

This is especially important for diagnosing circulatory disorders of the heart and exercise-related cardiac arrhythmias.

Under certain circumstances, certain heart medications may need to be stopped before a stress ECG. You should therefore consult us beforehand to find out whether and when these medications may need to be stopped before the examination. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for the stress ECG.

An even more precise examination method to detect circulatory disorders of the heart is the so-called stressEchocardiography.

This extended stress ECG is performed in the practice clinic Bornheim also carried out on the recumbent ergometer. During stress echocardiography, the heart is simultaneously examined for regional circulatory disorders using ultrasound (echocardiography) under stress.