Treadmill

What does "Treadmill" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the context of medicine, a treadmill is a machine that is often used for exercise stress tests to monitor the heart's response to physical exertion. The patient walks or runs on the treadmill while their heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and feeling of tiredness are monitored. This test can help doctors detect heart problems, determine the patient's physical fitness, or establish the patient's suitable level of physical activity following a heart attack or heart surgery.

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