Sunday, February 6, 2011

Measure Capability Through Heart Treadmill Test

Although known hobby playing futsal, the heart was not as strong as politicians Adjie Massaid expected. He died after playing futsal and allegedly suffered a heart attack.

Exercise is good for health, but according to dr.Aulia Sani, Sp.JP (K), heart disease experts, for people who are already aged over 40 years, should do the test load test to determine the type and intensity of exercise that fits.

"If you've entered the age of 40 years, must perform a treadmill test to measure the extent of heart muscle function and whether the heart receives enough blood supply," said dr. Aulia, a cardiologist from the Heart Center Harapan Kita Hospital in Jakarta.

In the exercise load test, electrodes are placed in various parts of the chest and a blood pressure gauge mounted on the arm. You then walk on a treadmill while their electrocardiogram heart reaction to the increasing load.

When the level of treadmill speed gradually increased and efforts to do more weight, heart rate will increase. Heart test can also be used to evaluate symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath during exercise.

"If the results of treadmill declared good, the whole exercise of its competition can do. If the result is below the criteria, do a little exercise, recreation and nature," he said.

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