Provocative tests
Among the many, the most famous provocative test is the infamous Stress Test: it takes place asking the patient to pedal on a bicycle with a workload that gradually increases up to the maximum tolerated. We put the heart under stress and then check its behavior with the electrocardiogram and / or the echocardiogram. They are apparently simple tests, but in reality their execution and interpretation need considerable attention to avoid false positives or negatives. It is essential to perform them only in centers with dedicated professionals.
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