Question re: stress/echo results and not being able to complete 9 minutes

I am 42 years old and just had my first stress/echo test.  My heart seems to beat fast and hard when I pull weeks or do other physical activities.

I AM not in great shape and am 5' 9 1/2 " tall weighing 195 pounds.

The stress test is 3 minutes warm up, 3 minutes hard, and then 3 minutes even more difficult.

I only made it for the 6 minutes total and my Cardiologist said I made it to the target heart rate and to stop.

He said he could put me on a very mild beta blocker to slow the heart down OR I can increase my heart muscle by excercising (which I don't do at all).  I have a follow up in 3 months.  I am opting for excercise

Here is my question:

Is it normal to get to your target heart rate this early in the test IF you are out of shape and do not physical activity?  Thank you kindly.

Susan

There is no one answer that fits all people.  The treadmill is stopped when the patient achieves a target heart rate (this is 85% of the maximal heart rate predicted for the patient's age).

I think you are wise to take up a regular exercise program and weight loss plan to get in better shape.  I am glad the rest of your test was normal.

Kindly,

Kitt

Kitt