Question

______ is used to determine the physical performance characteristics of a cardiac patient.

(a) Data compression techniques

(b) Stress test electrocardiography

(c) Stress amplitude ECG

(d) QRS detection techniques

The question was posed to me in an online quiz.

My question comes from QRS Detection Techniques in division Arrhythmia and Ambulatory Monitoring Instruments of Biomedical Instrumentation

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Stress test electrocardiography

The explanation is: Stress test or exercise electrocardiography is used when the diagnosis of coronary arterial disease is suspected or to determine the physical performance characteristics of a cardiac patient. The test involves the recording of the electrocardiogram during dynamic or occasionally isometric exercise.