You've been booked for a cardiac stress test and you're scared silly. Relax. Been there, done that. It's okay.
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.
Yes, I know, it's scary. What's involved in this darned thing, anyway? Can't I just go home and eat less potato chips and pop? And, what if they find "something"? Some forms of heart disease don't show themselves when you are at rest. For example, if you work in an office and go home and watch tv all evening, you may be in grave danger but, not feel any ominous signs of it.
The cardiac stress test is the Cadilac of medical exams. You could feel fine but, be on the verge of a devastating heart attack. This simple test will reveal all by putting your heart through its paces a bit.
The usual first hints of possible disaster come with your blood pressure. A typical blood pressure reading might be 140/90 or, in words, 140 over 90. The first number is called the systolic reading. It is the pressure in your veins at the heart's maximum exertion. The smaller number is the pressure in your blood system when the heart is at rest between beats.
A reading of between 140/90 and 90/60 is considered normal. Any readings over those and your doctor will want to investigate further. Consider any concerns your doctor has as blessings. Many people don't find out till it's too late that there are problems. Remember, your blood pressure is only an indicator of your overall well-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.
Sometimes your arterial system may be on the verge of a major breakdown and there is no way of finding out without stressing the system a bit. This is what the cardiac stress test does. It's like your mechanic taking your car for a test drive to confirm what you told him the problem was. The test is painless. There is not much to it and the technicians are not sadists. They are there to help you work your body a bit so that any shortfalls will become apparent.
Your greatest enemy may be silently lurking in your veins. I am grateful that this technology was there for me. It is quick and painless. The people giving it are well trained and kind. It is like the repair man coming to your house to check the squeaky clothes dryer. He has to let it run for a while to make sure what the problem is and so it is with the cardiac stress test.
The people administering the test are trained to make you feel comfortable. Don't worry, they have seen bodies that are, shall we say, a bit short of perfect before. If you are nervous, tell them so. They are trained to help you with that too.
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.
The results of the test will be analyzed. If any problems show up, don't get discouraged. Consider it a gift. There are all kinds of treatments and processes nowadays to help or cure what might have shown up. Smoking raises blood pressure. Your doctor might prescribe help to quit. If stress is a big factor in your life, make sure your doctor points you in the right direction for anxiety treatment.
A cardiac stress test is one of those rare situations in life that are win-win. If there is a silent killer lurking in you, it'll find it. If you are healthy, you can click your heels as you leave the office. - 14915
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.
Yes, I know, it's scary. What's involved in this darned thing, anyway? Can't I just go home and eat less potato chips and pop? And, what if they find "something"? Some forms of heart disease don't show themselves when you are at rest. For example, if you work in an office and go home and watch tv all evening, you may be in grave danger but, not feel any ominous signs of it.
The cardiac stress test is the Cadilac of medical exams. You could feel fine but, be on the verge of a devastating heart attack. This simple test will reveal all by putting your heart through its paces a bit.
The usual first hints of possible disaster come with your blood pressure. A typical blood pressure reading might be 140/90 or, in words, 140 over 90. The first number is called the systolic reading. It is the pressure in your veins at the heart's maximum exertion. The smaller number is the pressure in your blood system when the heart is at rest between beats.
A reading of between 140/90 and 90/60 is considered normal. Any readings over those and your doctor will want to investigate further. Consider any concerns your doctor has as blessings. Many people don't find out till it's too late that there are problems. Remember, your blood pressure is only an indicator of your overall well-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.
Sometimes your arterial system may be on the verge of a major breakdown and there is no way of finding out without stressing the system a bit. This is what the cardiac stress test does. It's like your mechanic taking your car for a test drive to confirm what you told him the problem was. The test is painless. There is not much to it and the technicians are not sadists. They are there to help you work your body a bit so that any shortfalls will become apparent.
Your greatest enemy may be silently lurking in your veins. I am grateful that this technology was there for me. It is quick and painless. The people giving it are well trained and kind. It is like the repair man coming to your house to check the squeaky clothes dryer. He has to let it run for a while to make sure what the problem is and so it is with the cardiac stress test.
The people administering the test are trained to make you feel comfortable. Don't worry, they have seen bodies that are, shall we say, a bit short of perfect before. If you are nervous, tell them so. They are trained to help you with that too.
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.
The results of the test will be analyzed. If any problems show up, don't get discouraged. Consider it a gift. There are all kinds of treatments and processes nowadays to help or cure what might have shown up. Smoking raises blood pressure. Your doctor might prescribe help to quit. If stress is a big factor in your life, make sure your doctor points you in the right direction for anxiety treatment.
A cardiac stress test is one of those rare situations in life that are win-win. If there is a silent killer lurking in you, it'll find it. If you are healthy, you can click your heels as you leave the office. - 14915
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Traveling the globe, Dr. T. Johnson has found uniqueand effective treatments for many health obstacles. 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 accessed at Cardiac Stress Test
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