Question:
What is an Echo Stress Test?

I had my EKG and now I must have an ECHO Stress Test. All other tests were fine. Can this test cause your surgeon to deny giving you the surgery?    — Debbie J. (posted on April 23, 2003)

April 23, 2003
I'm not sure what an "echo stress test" is but I had what is called an echocardiogram which is simply an ultrasound of the heart. The stress test is a totally different test which involves a treadmill and possibly something called "cardiolite" injected in an IV in your veins. After the cardiolite is injected a series of pictures are taken of your heart to check for abnormalities. All of these tests are routine when getting prepared for this surgery. I hope this helps.
   — Happy I.

April 23, 2003
Yup. Diane is right. That is exactly what a echo stress test is. I thought I was going to have to have one but instead my cardiologist just decided to do an echocardiogram, which is the ultrasound only. And as stated before it's all protocol.-CS
   — Christina S.