During a treadmill stress test, what action should be taken if a patient reports chest pain?
Stop the test immediately
Chest pain during a treadmill (exercise) stress test is a clinical sign of inducible myocardial ischaemia and is an absolute indication to stop the test immediately, record a 12-lead ECG, measure vitals and manage the patient appropriately — including sublingual nitrate and prompt medical review.
Increasing speed or lowering incline continues the stress and may precipitate infarction or arrhythmia, and ignoring the complaint is unsafe practice.
Hence, Stop the test immediately.
Similar Questions
After removal of a Holter monitor, the most important next step is to:
During a stress test, which of the following symptoms is a contraindication to continue exercise?
Which device is used for long-term intermittent ECG recording activated by the patient?
What is the primary purpose of a stress test in cardiac care?
Which clinical scenario most strongly justifies Holter monitoring rather than a routine resting ECG?
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Important Questions from Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations
After removal of a Holter monitor, the most important next step is to:
During a stress test, which of the following symptoms is a contraindication to continue exercise?
Which device is used for long-term intermittent ECG recording activated by the patient?
What is the primary purpose of a stress test in cardiac care?
Which clinical scenario most strongly justifies Holter monitoring rather than a routine resting ECG?
