Exercise Electrocardiogram

Electrocardiography, Exercise, Exercise EKG, Stress Test, Treadmill Test

Risks

An exercise electrocardiogram is generally safe. Emergency equipment will be available in the testing area. Risks include:

• Irregular heartbeats during the test.
• Severe chest pain (angina).
• Fainting.
• Falling.
• Heart attack.

The electrodes are used to transfer an image of the electrical activity of your heart to tracing on paper. No electricity passes through your body from the machine, and there is no danger of getting an electrical shock.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: June 23, 2006
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine George Philippides, MD - Cardiology
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