I have had several of them. It did feel as if someone were sitting on my chest. Other than that OK. There was always a technician in the room and usually a cardiology resident, either in the room or walking from patient to patient. It is difficult to compare experiences ask your doctor. I was in a hospital which does a lot of cardiac business. They don't fool around. Actually I don't know of any hospital that does ignor patients, sometimes we feel as if things could have been better, perhaps so, but I have always received good care where ever I go. Good Luck Nita