Bruce protocol (original) (raw)

The Bruce protocol is a diagnostic test used in the evaluation of cardiac function, developed by Robert A. Bruce. It is a standardized multistage treadmill test for assessing cardiovascular health. Developed by Robert A. Bruce in 1963 who was an American Cardiologist. According to the original Bruce protocol the patient walks on an uphill treadmill in a graded exercise test with electrodes on the chest to monitor. Every 3 min the speed & incline of the treadmill are increased. There are 7 such stages and only very fit athletes can complete all 7 stages.The modified Bruce Protocol is an alteration in the protocol so that the treadmill is initially horizontal rather than uphill, with the 1st few intervals increasing the treadmill slope only.