Abstract:The stress test consists in a procedure where an individual undergoes programmed physical exercise in order for the physician to assess clinical, hemodynamic, and electrocardiographic responses. 1 The exercise can be performed using a treadmill or a stationary cycle ergometer, and many protocols are available according to the test objective, being adaptable to patient conditions.Even though it was created more than 5 decades ago, the Bruce protocol is still the most widely used in the world's main laboratories… Show more
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