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Today Dr. Abhishek Shukla discussed the TMT (Treadmill Test), also known as the cardiac stress test or exercise stress test. This test is a crucial diagnostic tool used to evaluate how the heart performs during physical activity. As exercise increases the body’s demand for oxygen, the heart must pump harder, and this test helps assess whether it can handle that additional workload effectively. It's a non-invasive way to check for underlying heart issues that might not be visible when the body is