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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
How fit do you need to be for an exercise ECG?
Dr Ravi Assomull explains what level of fitness is required for an exercise ECG. In this video, he reassures patients that the test is suitable for most people and provides valuable insight into cardiovascular health regardless of fitness level.
Transcript
You don't need to be fit to have an exercise ECG, we just need you to be able to walk on a treadmill.
So I wouldn't be embarrassed whether you can go for three minutes, six minutes, nine minutes.
That in itself provides us with useful information about your underlying cardiovascular health.