Exercise Testing —
Stress ECG
A supervised exercise treadmill test that assesses how your heart performs under physical stress — used to investigate chest pain, breathlessness, arrhythmias and occupational cardiac requirements.
£365Coming soon to our new Luton clinic
Stress ECG (Exercise Tolerance Test)
A Stress ECG involves walking and jogging on a treadmill while your heart's electrical activity, blood pressure and physical wellbeing are continuously monitored.
The treadmill's speed and incline increase progressively every few minutes to challenge cardiovascular function, following the standardised Bruce Protocol, under continuous clinical supervision.
Ideal for investigating chest pain or breathlessness on exertion, or for occupational, motorsport and aviation medical requirements.
Why you might need a Stress ECG
Common reasons patients book this test- Chest pain or tightness on exertion
- Breathlessness during exercise
- Palpitations triggered by physical activity
- Known or suspected coronary artery disease
- Dizziness or near-fainting during exercise
- Sports cardiac screening
- Occupational, motorsport or aviation medical
Conditions identified under exercise
Many cardiac conditions only become apparent when the heart is under physical demand. A stress ECG is specifically designed to reveal these exercise-induced changes.
Your Stress ECG journey
Simple, straightforward and quick — from treadmill test to results within 24 hours.
Preparation ~10 mins
Wear comfortable clothes and trainers. Electrodes are placed on your chest, a blood pressure cuff on your arm, and a resting ECG is recorded first.
Treadmill Test ~10–15 mins
You walk on a treadmill following the Bruce Protocol, with the speed and incline increasing every few minutes. You are supervised throughout and can stop at any time.
Recovery & Report 24 hours
Your heart is monitored for a few minutes as you recover. A Consultant-reviewed report is delivered within 24 working hours.
Private Stress ECG you can trust
- Supervised by an experienced clinician throughout
- Resuscitation equipment available
- Standardised Bruce Protocol treadmill test
- Continuous ECG, heart rate and blood pressure monitoring
- Results delivered within 24 working hours
- Home visits available — all services except Stress ECG and Medicals (POA)
- No GP referral needed — self-refer directly
- Accepted for occupational, motorsport and aviation assessments
- Clear pricing — £365 with no hidden charges
Stress ECG clinic locations
Coming soon to our new Luton clinic. Get in touch to register your interest and we will contact you as soon as bookings open.
Full appointment details, including your nearest clinic location, are confirmed directly with you when you book.
Luton
The Heart Clinic @ Optimized Body & Mind, Bedfordshire
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Arrange your private heart test
Contact The Heart Clinic to discuss ECG, Echocardiogram, Holter Monitoring, ABPM, Stress ECG or a specialist medical. No referral needed.