Is this the same as a stress test?

[stryped]

I had a 24 hour monitor on and while wearing it ran 13 miles. (Training for a half marathon). Is this similar to what they can find on a stress test? (Without dye)? I had a stress test a few years ago without the dye and everything was normal. I ran on a treadmill but for a very short time compared to my 13 mile run. Was just curious to see if they were similar.

[maggiemag]

A 24 hour monitor is called a Holter, and it transmits all your heartbeats via the  EKG tracing.  The stress from your running may or may not be the same level of stress that you would have during an official stress test.  That kind goes by certain protocols and is increased gradually.  They also monitor BP and look for other symptoms like chest pain or pressure or sweating etc.  I think the thing to note is that you have apparently a great exercise tolerance!  I sure wish I could run!

[Kerry777]

hi there
  no the 24 hour monitor or "harness" is used to catch irregular heart beat as you do your normal things , it records and transmits any abnormal things to a lab who forwards them to your dr. hope you feel better !
                                                Kerry