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ECST


ECST is the acronym for exercise cardiac stress test, which is also called an exercise stress test, or exercise test, is a test that shows whether the heart's blood supply is sufficient and if the heart rhythm is normal while he or she walks on a treadmill or pedals a stationary bicycle. The test monitors the person's level of tiredness, heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and heart activity while exercising.


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