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Evaluating your heartunder load.
Non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services in Bengaluru — the gold standard for early detection of coronary artery disease, heart function assessment, and cardiac fitness evaluation. Medically supervised, safe, and same-day reported.
Non-invasive
Gold standard cardiac screening
Same day
Cardiologist report
30–45 min
Procedure duration
The test works by increasingMyocardial Oxygen Demand— the amount of oxygen the heart muscle needs. A healthy heart increases blood flow to meet this demand. If a coronary artery is blocked byatherosclerotic plaque, flow cannot increase — causing Myocardial Ischaemia (oxygen deprivation). This shows on the ECG asST-segment depression— a key electrical marker of coronary artery disease.
Treadmill stress test (TMT)
Pharmacological option
The Treadmill Stress Test (TMT) is the gold standard non-invasive investigation for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) screening in Bengaluru. By progressively increasing exercise intensity, the test reveals how your heart performs under demand — detecting ischaemia, arrhythmias, and reduced cardiac reserve before symptoms become serious.
A walk-through of your TMT visit.
A clinician reviews your medical history, current medications, and cardiac symptoms. You’ll be advised to avoid heavy meals and caffeine for a few hours before the test. Comfortable clothing and shoes are required.
Tell us everything. Current medications including beta-blockers can affect results — always disclose your full medication list before the test.
Electrodes are gently placed on your chest to record your heart’s electrical activity (ECG). Baseline heart rate, blood pressure, and resting ECG are recorded before any exercise begins.
Painless setup. Electrodes are adhesive patches; no needles, no discomfort.
The test begins with slow, comfortable walking. Speed and incline increase at regular intervals (Bruce Protocol) to progressively stress the heart in a controlled, medically supervised environment.
Heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, and symptoms are continuously monitored throughout. You are encouraged to walk as long as comfortable, but can stop anytime you experience chest pain, dizziness, or discomfort.
You are always in control. The test stops immediately if any concerning symptom or ECG change is detected.
As intensity peaks, the heart works at maximum demand. The cardiologist observes ST-segment changes, heart rate response, and blood pressure behaviour — the key diagnostic window for detecting coronary artery disease.
This is where the data matters most. Abnormal ECG patterns at peak stress are the primary indicator of significant CAD.
The treadmill slows gradually into a cool-down phase. ECG and vitals are monitored for several minutes post-exercise — recovery patterns are clinically significant and form part of the final report.
Recovery monitoring is essential. Some ischaemic changes only appear after exercise ends.
The cardiologist analyses your full ECG tracing, heart rate response, blood pressure curve, and symptom profile. Results help determine the extent of CAD, guide treatment decisions, and assess overall cardiac fitness.
Same-day report. Results explained in plain language — with clear next steps and specialist referral if needed.
An echocardiogram (Echo) is a real-time ultrasound imaging test of the heart — using high-frequency sound waves to visualise the heart's structure, chambers, valves, and pumping function without any radiation. The most comprehensive non-invasive tool for evaluating overall cardiac health, often performed alongside a stress test for a complete cardiac assessment.
What it evaluates
Valve assessment
A clinician reviews your symptoms, medications, and cardiac history. No special preparation is required for a standard transthoracic echocardiogram; you may eat and drink normally beforehand.
No fasting needed for standard Echo. Only specific stress echo protocols may require preparation — your team will advise.
You’ll lie comfortably on your left side. A small amount of water-based gel is applied to your chest, the ultrasound probe is then gently positioned to capture images of the heart from different angles.
Painless & non-invasive. No needles, no radiation, no discomfort. Most patients find it completely comfortable.
The sonographer captures live images of all four heart chambers, valves, and surrounding structures. Doppler imaging adds real-time blood flow assessment — showing the speed and direction of flow across each valve.
You can see your heart beating in real time on the screen; our team will explain what you’re seeing.
Key parameters including Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF), regional wall motion abnormalities, and diastolic function are measured and recorded. These are the core metrics of cardiac performance.
LVEF below 50% can indicate reduced cardiac function and may require further investigation or management.
A qualified cardiologist reviews all Echo images and measurements, generates a comprehensive echocardiography report, and explains findings in plain language — with clear clinical recommendations.
Same-day echocardiography report, digitally stored and shareable with any cardiologist or specialist in India.
Frequently asked
Everything you need to know about dental wellness at Health Bloom, Bengaluru.
A cardiac stress test (TMT or Treadmill Test) is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that evaluates how your heart performs under physical exertion. It is the gold standard screening tool for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). You may need one if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath on exertion, palpitations, unexplained fatigue, or if you have risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, or a family history of heart disease. It is also recommended before starting a new exercise programme for adults over 40.
An echocardiogram (Echo) is a real-time ultrasound scan of the heart that visualises its structure, chambers, valves, and pumping function. A stress test (TMT) evaluates how the heart performs under exercise demand — detecting blockages by observing ECG changes. The Echo shows the anatomy and function of the heart at rest (or during stress in a stress echo). They are complementary — the TMT reveals ischaemia, while the Echo reveals structural and functional detail. At Health Bloom, both can be performed in a single cardiac wellness visit.
Yes, the TMT is a medically supervised, safe procedure performed under the direct observation of trained cardiac technicians and physicians. The overall risk of serious complications is extremely low (less than 1 in 10,000 tests). The test is immediately stopped if you experience chest pain, significant ST changes, dangerous arrhythmia, or a drop in blood pressure. Emergency equipment is always on standby. You will be pre-screened before the test to confirm you are a suitable candidate.
For your TMT in Bengaluru: avoid heavy meals and caffeine for 3–4 hours before the test; wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and supportive walking shoes; continue all regular medications unless your doctor specifically advises you to withhold beta-blockers; and inform us of any recent chest pain, breathlessness, or changes in symptoms. Do not apply lotions or oils to your chest on the day of the test as this can affect electrode adhesion.
A standard transthoracic echocardiogram at Health Bloom Bengaluru takes approximately 30–45 minutes. No fasting is required, you may eat and drink normally, and continue your regular medications. The procedure is completely painless and non-invasive. You will lie on your left side while a water-based gel and ultrasound probe are used to capture heart images.
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) is the percentage of blood the heart pumps out with each beat. A normal LVEF is 55–70%. Values below 50% may indicate reduced cardiac pumping function (systolic dysfunction), which can be a sign of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or the consequence of a previous heart attack. The Echo at Health Bloom accurately measures LVEF as part of the standard echocardiography report — a critical metric for cardiologists when assessing overall cardiac health.
If your TMT or Echo shows abnormal findings, our cardiologist will explain the results clearly and recommend appropriate next steps. This may include lifestyle modification and medication for early-stage findings, further investigations such as a Nuclear Stress Test, CT Coronary Angiography, or referral to an interventional cardiologist for evaluation of angioplasty or other procedures. An abnormal result does not always mean severe disease — many findings are managed conservatively with medication and lifestyle changes.
