Treadmill test

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A treadmill test will tell the doctor if your child's heart is beating in a regular way during exercise. Read about the treadmill test.

Key points

  • The treadmill test tells your child's doctor if your child's heart beats in a regular way during exercise.
  • The test uses machines to measure your child's blood pressure and heartbeat while your child walks and runs on a treadmill.
  • Your child should let the technologist know right away if they have pain in the chest, trouble breathing, dizziness, irregular heartbeat or tired legs during the test.
Last updated: febrero 11th 2014