You almost had a heart attack when your doctor told you about the upcoming cardiac stress test he had ordered for you. It's almost as simple as having your blood pressure checked. Relax.
I will tell you all about the cardiac stress test your doctor has ordered. This simple, easy and painless procedure will expose any secrets that your heart may be hiding from you, possibly fatal ones.
I was scared silly when I went into the clinic for my stress test. What had I done to deserve this? Why hadn't my doctor just given me a pill or something? What would I do if there was something wrong with my ticker?
Heart disease can be very hard to diagnose sometimes, especially in women. My cardiac stress test showed I had one foot in the grave and the other foot on a banana peel and I felt fine!
To properly assess your heart, it must be made to work a bit. This tells the whole story. This is why you often hear of people having heart attacks when they are doing something.
Your blood pressure has two readings. The first one, called the systollic pressure, is the maximum pressure your heart pumps at. The second, lower number, is the pressure between beats. 140/90 is an average reading for a healthy human being.
Cardiac illness is not just for fat people, smokers or old folks. It is sneaky and can lay you out flat in no time with no warning. Blood pressure of between 90/60 and 140/90 is considered normal and any time yours falls outside that guideline, have yourself checked out right away.
A stress test is ordered when you have high blood pressure or you experience dizziness, chest pains or other symptoms. Maybe he or she has detected unusual sounds coming from your heart. There are all kinds of reasons for a stress test. All of them are good.
A big part of the technician's job is to make you feel comfortable, safe and not alone. They are also experts at dealing with stress. Don't worry, they have seen "love handles" before and toenails that might need trimming.
Whatever is scaring you, whether it is the sight of you puffing a bit on the machine or that scar on your back, the technicians have seen it all before. Go there relaxed and confident if you can. You might even find the experience enjoyable!
Slowly, the technicians will make you work a little harder all the while watching your vitals signs like a hawk. Their goal is to make your heart work a little harder and, if it is hiding any secrets, force it to reveal them before you find out the hard way that there are problems.
If you smoke, your doctor has probably been nagging you about it already because it does raise blood pressure. If stress is a big part of your life, make sure he or she gets you some help in lowering the pressure in your life. There are many action plans available if your cardiac stress test reveals a problem. It's all good.
Consider your cardiac stress test a blessing, whether it finds anything or not. It's one of those "pay me now or pay me later" scenarios. Either way you win.
I will tell you all about the cardiac stress test your doctor has ordered. This simple, easy and painless procedure will expose any secrets that your heart may be hiding from you, possibly fatal ones.
I was scared silly when I went into the clinic for my stress test. What had I done to deserve this? Why hadn't my doctor just given me a pill or something? What would I do if there was something wrong with my ticker?
Heart disease can be very hard to diagnose sometimes, especially in women. My cardiac stress test showed I had one foot in the grave and the other foot on a banana peel and I felt fine!
To properly assess your heart, it must be made to work a bit. This tells the whole story. This is why you often hear of people having heart attacks when they are doing something.
Your blood pressure has two readings. The first one, called the systollic pressure, is the maximum pressure your heart pumps at. The second, lower number, is the pressure between beats. 140/90 is an average reading for a healthy human being.
Cardiac illness is not just for fat people, smokers or old folks. It is sneaky and can lay you out flat in no time with no warning. Blood pressure of between 90/60 and 140/90 is considered normal and any time yours falls outside that guideline, have yourself checked out right away.
A stress test is ordered when you have high blood pressure or you experience dizziness, chest pains or other symptoms. Maybe he or she has detected unusual sounds coming from your heart. There are all kinds of reasons for a stress test. All of them are good.
A big part of the technician's job is to make you feel comfortable, safe and not alone. They are also experts at dealing with stress. Don't worry, they have seen "love handles" before and toenails that might need trimming.
Whatever is scaring you, whether it is the sight of you puffing a bit on the machine or that scar on your back, the technicians have seen it all before. Go there relaxed and confident if you can. You might even find the experience enjoyable!
Slowly, the technicians will make you work a little harder all the while watching your vitals signs like a hawk. Their goal is to make your heart work a little harder and, if it is hiding any secrets, force it to reveal them before you find out the hard way that there are problems.
If you smoke, your doctor has probably been nagging you about it already because it does raise blood pressure. If stress is a big part of your life, make sure he or she gets you some help in lowering the pressure in your life. There are many action plans available if your cardiac stress test reveals a problem. It's all good.
Consider your cardiac stress test a blessing, whether it finds anything or not. It's one of those "pay me now or pay me later" scenarios. Either way you win.
About the Author:
On his many travels, Dr. T. Johnson has found unusual and effective treatments for many medical conditions. He shares what he's learned in his latest book: The Monster Book of Self Improvement. Free readings from his incredible book of total well-being can be immediately downloaded at Cardiac Stress Test
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