Normal results indicate normal heart function, or a normal cardiac response to exercise.
What abnormal results mean:
Abnormal results may indicate poor pumping function, a prior heart attack (myocardial infarction), blockages in the coronary arteries (coronary artery disease), heart valve disease, or other cardiac disorders associated with weakening of the heart function.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
Review Date: 5/1/2005
Reviewed By: Fabian Arnaldo, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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