Echocardiogram / will workout before skew results????

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-10-2019, 04:12 PM

I have 1.5 hr of free time after work and b4 echo. Was planning on legs and incline treadmill.

not a good idea?

Google found nothing to suggest it would skew results???

**kelkel** · 03-10-2019, 04:57 PM

Won't you be on the treadmill anyway for the ECG?

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-10-2019, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Won't you be on the treadmill anyway for the ECG?

It’s a scan, no treadmill involved to my knowledge.

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-10-2019, 05:14 PM

Had an EKG in dr office. no treadmill. Just electrodes.

**Couchlockd** · 03-10-2019, 05:36 PM

Thinking bout all the endorphins and hormones released when working out, I'd say yes, it possibly would skew results.

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-10-2019, 06:46 PM

There are several types and my order of for this

2-D Doppler Echocardiogram with Color Flow

The purpose of this study is to determine the size of your heart, to evaluate how well your heart is functioning or pumping and to assess the structure and function of the valves within the heart. A 2-D (or two-dimensional) echocardiogram is capable of displaying a cross-sectional “slice” of the beating heart, including the chambers, valves and the major blood vessels that exit from the left and right ventricle. A Doppler echocardiogram measures the speed and direction of the blood flow within the heart. It screens the four valves for leaks and other abnormalities. By assigning color to the direction of blood flow, (Color Flow Mapping), large areas of blood flow may be studied. These color flow mappings allow abnormal blood flow characteristics to be interpreted by the cardiologist.

What Will Happen During The Test?

The test will take about 45 minutes. You will be asked to remove your shirt or blouse and put on a gown or a sheet to keep you comfortable and maintain privacy. After lying on an examination table, the technician will apply a colorless gel to your chest. The transducer will be moved back and forth across your chest to obtain several views of your heart. You may be asked to move from your back and to the side. Instructions may also be given for you to breathe slowly or to hold your breath. This helps in obtaining higher quality pictures. With Doppler echocardiograms, as the transducer moves over your heart, you will hear a “whooshing” sound, much like that of a washing machine. This sound relates to the movement of blood within your heart chambers.

The images are constantly viewed on the monitor and recorded for a permanent record of the examination. This is reviewed by the physician prior to completion of the final report.

What Is The Preparation For The Test?

Other than wearing loose-fitting clothing, there are no special restrictions or preparation prior to a 2D Doppler echocardiogram. Although the gel is water soluble and should not stain; it is messy and could get on your clothing so please be aware and dress appropriately.

http://www.legacyheartcenter.com/pag...pler-echo.aspx

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-10-2019, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Couchlockd

Thinking bout all the endorphins and hormones released when working out, I'd say yes, it possibly would skew results.

After finding the article, I’m thinking I should shoe shop instead.

**tarmyg** · 03-10-2019, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

After finding the article, I’m thinking I should shoe shop instead.

I can see how you struggled to come to that conclusion :-)

**almostgone** · 03-11-2019, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

It’s a scan, no treadmill involved to my knowledge.

Probably an EKG instead of a stress echocardiogram?

**almostgone** · 03-11-2019, 04:20 AM

.... and I just finished reading the thread so my input was useless.

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-11-2019, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by almostgone

Probably an EKG instead of a stress echocardiogram?

Stress echo is one type but not one Dr ordered.

I really want to workout. Maybe try to hit yoga!

**kelkel** · 03-11-2019, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

What Will Happen During The Test?

The test will take about 45 minutes. You will be asked to remove your shirt or blouse

If you came to me with a hangnail I'd ask that....

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-11-2019, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

If you came to me with a hangnail I'd ask that....

Imaging a pickup line scenario...with hangnail and take shirt off. Lol

The absolute best pickup line ever.

guy:
I would sure like to see your tan lines.....

gal:
but I don’t have any....

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-11-2019, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by cylon357

I've had this same test and I'm going by memory here, so bear with me. I'm going to GUESS that working out before hand won't make a difference unless it is literally right before hand. The ECG is looking at function and blood flow, looking for functional and structural abnormalities, not heart rate or bp (though obviously anything too far out of range would be a concern). You will likely be able to see the monitor as they do the test, imagine doppler radar with all sorts of interesting sounds. Anyhow, I'm thinking as long as you have time to return your heart rate to normal, it shouldn't impact the test. It also won't hurt to just do the shoe shopping instead - that does alleviate any concerns about the test.

They may even give you a dvd with a recording of the test. Spoiler alert: it's not a terribly exciting watch. Well, at least mine wasn't

BTW, don't freak out if the doc uses the term 'grossly normally' lol! I kind of did when I heard it, but It's a good thing (despite the term 'gross' being right there in it)

Helpful!!! TY

I’m not going to gym...already getting more stressed about test through the day and I’ll regret working out if there’s an anomaly found.

Off to shopping. Lol

**GirlyGymRat** · 03-11-2019, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by cylon357

Robin Williams talks briefly about having an ECG, starting right around the 14:00 minute mark (just in case the link doesn't work quite right).

Watched while waiting. Love RW! RIP

Tech said if something was wrong, she would not be allowed to let me walk out the door. And I can expect to see results in couple days.

Blood pressure was perfect and interesting views of muscle.

I’m so thankful I have chosen a healthier lifestyle...

Legs on agenda tomorrow!!!