A nuclear stress test is a noninvasive test used to show blood flow through the heart muscle during exercise and at rest. The test takes about 3 to 4 hours and usually doesn‘t cause serious ...

In some cases, this may be followed by a stress echocardiogram, or “stress test,” to determine how the heart responds to workload. Each of these tests has a specific function when it comes to ...

Stress test: During an exercise stress test, your heart is monitored while you walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike. This helps your doctor figure out how well your heart works when it ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 81-year-old male who is in generally good health, except that I suffer from heart disease and acid reflux. My heart disease started in 1994 when I had three stents inserted ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old male who is in generally good health, except that I suffer from heart disease and acid reflux. My heart disease started in 1994 when I had three stents inserted ...

Medical Watch for Sept 6. Stress tests may have value beyond the heart. The treadmill exercises combined with an electrocardiogram, called a stress test, is used to diagnose cardiac problems. But ...