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11-20-2016, 03:14 PM
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What is the "stress test"?
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11-20-2016, 03:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
What is the "stress test"?
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Stress Test
P.S. I think many doctors like to use the stress test procedure because it can be done in their office and offers little risk provided the patient doesn't have a heart attack or stroke during the test. The gold standard (IMHO) is the angiogram. It is done in a hospital and involves inserting a device into a main artery to make it possible to get accurate images of the blood flow through major arteries to the heart. It is a riskier procedure, but provides much better information IMHO.
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11-20-2016, 03:57 PM
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No Bueno....take your second chance and quit smoking, get as much exercise as possible, lose 20 pounds and eat a sensible diet and have as much sex as you are allowed...
I will add that I am a Engineer an not a doctor, but I did play a lot of doctor in my youth so I know what I am talking about....oh ya...wear your seat belt.  |
11-20-2016, 03:25 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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What is the "stress test"?
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Or they can just inject you with a powerful stimulant and see if the heart bursts. That way you know for sure that you failed the test.  |
11-20-2016, 04:24 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Or they can just inject you with a powerful stimulant and see if the heart bursts. That way you know for sure that you failed the test. |
There are two kinds of stress tests. One is the treadmill where you actually work. The other is a chemical-induced. For some reason they doctor did the chemical on me, and those that were performing the test had no idea why.
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11-20-2016, 04:30 PM
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There are two kinds of stress tests. One is the treadmill where you actually work. The other is a chemical-induced. For some reason they doctor did the chemical on me, and those that were performing the test had no idea why.
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That's the problem with stress tests. You can't really "pass them," but you can clearly fail them. It's like revving your FE to 7500, with no problems, and then a week later you send a rod through the side of your block just backing out of the driveway.  |
11-20-2016, 04:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
There are two kinds of stress tests. One is the treadmill where you actually work. The other is a chemical-induced. For some reason they doctor did the chemical on me, and those that were performing the test had no idea why.
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Doc bought shares in the pharmaceutical company selling them. |
11-20-2016, 07:20 PM
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My stress test back 4 years ago was blood drawn, treadmill, scope through a vein and a finger up my wazoo, and I passed all. This was at our respected world wide Nebraska Heart Institute.
Running on the tread mill almost made me pass out, as my head was exploading. I actually jumped off and laid down for 15 minutes with ice packs. I told them this may happen, but they said we must do this, and we'll be here for you ! Ya right.
The non-smoking is tough, especially first waking up in the morning, and when going to bed.
With my headaches and especially the "zaps" in my head, I don't sleep well, so I'm up and down all night. Several years ago I moved into a second bedroom as I was waking Patty up a lot.
I'm happy our racing season is done, because I smoked more working on the car at the track and at the shop.
I feel lucky and blessed, compared to some of you.
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11-20-2016, 08:45 PM
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Quote:
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Or they can just inject you with a powerful stimulant and see if the heart bursts. That way you know for sure that you failed the test. |
Well, I assume you have the choice of which method. If it were me, then I'd tell the doctor to go F him or her self before they inject me with chemicals, if the other option is a treadmill.
Sheesh, the doctor can just meet me at the gym and I'll run on a treadmill for couple hours. Then I'll ask the doctor "Can you do that?" 
Last edited by RodKnock; 11-20-2016 at 09:21 PM..
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