A stress test is a medical examination used to evaluate how the heart functions when it is under physical stress. It helps diagnose various heart conditions and assess the risk of heart disease.

Each type of stress test uses a different method to make your heart work harder. You may be required to exercise on a stationary bike or treadmill or take medication to simulate exercise and show ...

A nuclear stress test uses a camera and a radioactive tracer — a small amount of a radioactive substance injected into a vein — to show how blood flows during rest and activity. Generally ...

Failing a stress test occurs when you can’t complete it due to exhaustion or other factors. Abnormal results may indicate an underlying condition, such as coronary artery disease or a blockage.

Take the test to learn more about your stress personality and the stress busters that will help you keep your emotions in check! Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. Learn more about ...

The exercise stress test is the one doctors use most often, including for people who have diabetes. Also called an exercise electrocardiogram, treadmill test, graded exercise test, or stress ECG ...

Should we all be concerned about our cortisol levels? I took a blood stress test and spoke with experts to find out. Anna Gragert Wellness Editor II Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the ...