The
TMT Test is generally for individuals who are prone to various heart ailments.
It is a quite popular test though a recent study published in the Journal of
Associations of Physicians in India states that it is not a fool-proof
procedure to know the precise condition of the heart. Nevertheless, majority of
doctors still recommend this test to patients.
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For
evaluation of the heart, cardiologists have been recommending TMT Test for
quite a long time now. Used for exercise testing TMT stands for treadmill test
and is a popular test to diagnose heart diseases. In this test, the patient is
made to walk on a motorized belt. There are a range of protocols for treadmill
testing, one of them being the Bruce protocol in which the initial slope of the
treadmill is 10 percent. In each three minute stage the gradient increases in
steps of 2 percent. The opening speed remains at 1.7 miles per hour and in the
next level it increases to 2.5 miles per hour. Nowadays the test is performed
with the help of computers thanks to the advent of technology. The speed and
gradient of the treadmill is now being controlled by a computer console. Along
with it, computer also monitors the ECG of the patient and showcases it. The
computerized console also measures the various ECG parameters and displays
alerts if required. The blood pressure is measured and entered in the console
by the operator. The test is performed in the medical set up by an expert technician
with modern paraphernalia at hand in case of any unpleasant events.
It
is not an uncommon phenomenon to find heart patients who have normal ECG. One needs
to remember that the ECGs are taken at rest when the heart of the patient is
beating at its lowest rate. One thing is worth mentioning that even with 90%
blocks the patients can have a normal ECG. In this situation the patient would
also be of the same mind that while resting there is no pain in the chest. The
angina symptoms would surface only when heart rate is increased, while doing
some physical activity like walking. This is the condition where a TMT test is
required. The patient needs to progressively amplify their heart rate, thus raising
the blood requirement of the heart muscles. Simultaneously ECG records are
noted.
People
experiencing symptoms of any heart related issue should not waste time and
immediately consult the doctor. The doctor, if needed, can ask them to undergo
the TMT Test. Though you can visit any well-equipped laboratory for the test, I
would recommend you to contact SRL Diagnostics. SRL Diagnostics offers
comprehensive TMT Test at all its leading labs all over India. If you want to
undergo a TMT Test for accurate diagnostics and effective treatment, I would
recommend you to visit your closest SRL Diagnostics lab now. Being a premier
name in the arena of Indian healthcare, SRL Diagnostics is visited by thousands
of patients everyday.
