• Skip to main content

Colorado Heart & Vascular

  • Providers
    • Physicians
    • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Patients
    • Billing & Insurance
    • Make a Payment
    • Non-Discrimination Information
    • Patient Forms
    • Patient Education
      • Helpful Links
      • Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
      • Diagram of Your Heart
    • Request an Appointment
  • Services
    • Hospital Services
    • Office Services
  • Research
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Request an Appointment
    • Locations
    • Referring Physicians
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Pay Your Bill

Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram

Stress echocardiography is a test that uses ultrasound imaging to determine how the heart muscles respond to stress. It is mainly used to diagnose and evaluate coronary artery disease.

How the Test is Performed

A stress echocardiogram includes the following steps:

  • A resting echocardiogram will be done first.
  • You will exercise or be given medicine until you reach the target heart rate. This helps reveal how your heart works when you are active.
  • Your blood pressure and heart rhythm (ECG) will be monitored throughout the procedure.
  • Ultrasound images will be recorded during the procedure.
  • Another echocardiogram is taken immediately after your target heart rate has been reached.
  • The ultrasound images will reveal any parts of the heart that may not be receiving enough blood or oxygen because of blocked arteries.
  • Home
  • Patients
  • Physicians
  • Office Services
  • Hospital Services
  • Careers
  • Research
  • News
  • Contact

Copyright © 2023 Colorado Heart & Vascular | Genesis Website by Wickam Group, LLC