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MeSH Heading: Exercise Test
Tree Number(s): E01.370.370.380.250; E01.370.386.700.250; E05.333.250
Unique ID: D005080
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005080
Annotation: for "exercise electrocardiogram" or "stress electrocardiogram" coordinate with ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY or specifics
Scope Note: Controlled physical activity which is performed in order to allow assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic capacity. Maximal (most intense) exercise is usually required but submaximal exercise is also used.
Entry Term(s): Arm Ergometry Test; Bicycle Ergometry Test; Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test; Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing; EuroFit Tests; Eurofit Test Battery; European Fitness Testing Battery; Exercise Testing; Fitness Testing; Physical Fitness Testing; Step Test; Stress Test; Treadmill Test
NLM Classification #: WG 141.5.F9
See Also: Echocardiography, Stress; Physical Fitness
History Note: 1966 (1963)
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2020/06/09

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