Dobutamine Stress Echo

Name: Book Dobutamine Stress Echo Test Online - Price, Purpose & Preparation
Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: Dobutamine Stress Echo
Price: 4675 INR
Availability: InStock

Also known as D-Stress Echo

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Do not eat or drink anything other than water for 4-6 hours before the test
Avoid coffee, tea, chocolates, energy drinks, or cola for at least 12–24 hours before the test.
Inform the technician if you are pregnant, have severe asthma, COPD, or any history of allergic reaction to dobutamine or contrast agents.
Do not stop any heart or blood pressure medicines without your doctor’s approval.
Remove any metal objects that may interfere with the electrodes. Inform the technician if you have a pacemaker or other implanted cardiac devices.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your chest area, and avoid using oils, lotions, or creams on your chest area on the test day.

Understanding Dobutamine Stress Echo

What is Dobutamine Stress Echo?

Dobutamine Stress Echo is a test that makes the use of sound waves to get detailed moving pictures of the heart without using radiation. Popularly referred to as “sonography of the heart”, it is usually used to assess cardiomyopathies, congenital heart diseases, damage to the heart valves, and to evaluate cardiac status before heart surgery. It is also done to check the safe limits of exercise prior to a cardiac rehabilitation program post heart attack.

In this, electrodes are attached on the chest and a gel is applied. A transducer is pressed against the chest which sends sound waves and receives the echoes from the heart and converts it into videos. Dobutamine infusion will begin at a rate determined by your weight and ECG will be tracked.