US Medical Term · tests
Cardiac Stress Test
Prueba de Esfuerzo Cardíaco
Also: Prueba de Esfuerzo (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Cardiac Stress Test |
| Spanish (Español) | Prueba de Esfuerzo Cardíaco |
| Chinese (中文) | 心臟壓力測試 |
| Korean (한국어) | 심장 부하 검사 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Nghiệm pháp gắng sức tim |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Cardiac Stress Test |
| Portuguese (Português) | Teste de Esforço Cardíaco |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การทดสอบความเครียดของหัวใจ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 心臓負荷試験 |
What it means
A cardiac stress test evaluates how well your heart works during physical activity. Electrodes are placed on your chest to record your heart rhythm, and your blood pressure is monitored throughout. You will walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bike at increasing speeds and inclines until you reach a target heart rate. If you cannot exercise, a medication can be given to artificially increase your heart rate. The test usually lasts 30 to 60 minutes total. You should avoid caffeine and certain medications beforehand. Wear comfortable walking shoes. A nuclear or echocardiographic stress test may add imaging before and after exercise to capture heart function images.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Do I need to stop my beta-blockers before the cardiac stress test?
¿Debo suspender mis betabloqueadores antes de la prueba de esfuerzo?
What happens if I cannot walk on the treadmill during the stress test?
¿Qué pasa si no puedo caminar en la caminadora durante la prueba de esfuerzo?
Will the stress test show if I have blocked arteries in my heart?
¿La prueba de esfuerzo mostrará si tengo arterias bloqueadas en el corazón?
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Last reviewed: September 2026