An exercise stress test, also known as a heart stress test, evaluates how well your heart functions during physical activity. Your heart requires more oxygen when you work out. You might not ...

One of the strongest predictors of long-term mortality among patients undergoing a cardiac stress test is the need for a pharmacologic versus treadmill test, new data show. Moreover, although the risk ...

A nuclear stress test shows how well blood travels through your heart at rest and exertion. Doctors often use it to check for coronary artery disease (CAD). Research suggests nuclear stress testing ...

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. A ...

You can’t blame Jack Merendino for being nervous when he stepped on the treadmill for an exercise stress test last year. Just a few months earlier his younger brother had major heart surgery, both his ...