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 ...

American Heart Month begins Feb. 1, and he says there are many ways everyday stress can impact your heart health. "Business and schedule, too much to do and not enough time to do it in.