The correct answer is : B.Dobutamine
NOTE : Stress Echocardiography
NOTE : Stress Echocardiography
- 2D and doppler echocardiography are usually performed with the patient in the resting state
- Recently,the combination of stress testing and echocardiography (stress echocardiography) has found an important role in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
- Exercise testing is performed either on treadmil or stationary bicycle
- The echocardiographic imaging is done at baseline and then immediately after exercise.
- Pharmacological stress testing done in individuals who are not able to exercise.
- It is done by infusion of dobutamine to increase myocardial oxygen demand.
