A Stress/Dobutamine Echocardiogram is a specialised test used to assess how your heart functions under stress when you are unable to exercise. Instead of physical activity, a medication called dobutamine is administered to simulate the effects of exercise by increasing your heart rate and the strength of your heart’s contractions. This allows our cardiologist to evaluate blood flow to the heart muscle and detect areas with reduced circulation or abnormal function.
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