Cardiac Exercise Stress Testing

Alberta Health Services - Central Zone

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Description
The exercise cardiac stress test is a common cardiac (heart) screening test. The patient exercises on a treadmill, with gradual increases in the speed and elevation of the treadmill. During the test, your electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate, heart rhythm, and blood pressure are monitored.

Provides testing to check for heart problems, which includes:

  • exercise tolerance tests, cardiac perfusion stress tests, and echo stress tests (some sites may not offer all of these services)
  • exercise stress tests to diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD)

Your healthcare provider will tell you about the test that you need. When your test is done, the doctor will tell you if you need any medicine, treatments, or lifestyle changes.


Key Provider: cardiologists, cardiology assistants, cardiology technologists, internal medicine specialists, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), sonographers
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-806-2029
Fax
780-806-2036
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Ambulance Bay
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 4, 2024
Address
530 6 Avenue
Wainwright, AB, T9W 1R6

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM

Visiting physicians book a total of two days per month.  These clinic days vary according to the physician schedule and run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. 

Specific dates are available by contacting program reception.