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Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography (DSE) (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This guide explains Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography (DSE), a specialized cardiac test that uses medication to simulate exercise stress on the heart while taking ultrasound images to detect coronary artery disease. It covers why the test is needed for chest pain evaluation, the procedure involving dobutamine infusion and heart monitoring, preparation requirements, potential side effects like palpitations and chest pain, and when results will be available.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.