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Diastolic Heart Failure – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments

Stress Test

Another diagnostic method is the stress test. It determines how your heart responds to exertion. During this procedure, you might need to ride the stationary bike or walk on the treadmill with an ECG machine attached to the body. This device will help your doctor measure some important details that can be used to design a proper treatment plan. To stimulate the heart, you might need to get an intravenous drug during the exercises. Also, patients sometimes need to wear an oxygen mask to determine the way carbon dioxide and oxygen come it or out if the body. [10]