Ergometry

Ergometry is called a diagnostic test that consists of recording the electrocardiogram during a controlled effort. Process

It is done on an outpatient basis. It requires that the patient does not smoke for at least 8 hours before the study, is equipped with loose and comfortable clothes, and appropriate footwear (sneakers or similar) to walk or run. Upon your arrival you will be explained how to do it.

Adhesive electrodes are placed on the chest (if there is hair it is necessary to shave), it is connected to the equipment and, following the instructions, must walk or run on a treadmill or stationary bicycle. The patient must indicate to the medical personnel, present in the test, any incidence that is present (fatigue, fatigue, chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea, etc.). At all times you have control of the TA and the ECG. If, during exercise, the patient has angina, the test is said to have been clinically positive (otherwise, the test is considered clinically negative).

The test is considered conclusive when the patient has reached 85% of the maximum heart rate for his age (which is calculated using the formula FCMP = 208.75 - (0.73 x age) Instructions, care and risks

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