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 ...

During a nuclear stress test, you’ll be injected with a radioactive dye called a tracer. Some of this tracer will remain in your system for a time after the test. A nuclear stress test is a type of ...

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 ...

Though my cortisol test results stressed me out, I'm glad I know more about how cortisol affects my health. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy ...

Dr. Kaustubh Bondre, recently took to his IG handle to talk about heart health. He spoke about a patient who, despite having ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Mercy Springfield has a new test to improve cardiac testing for patients. When it comes to cardiac stress tests, most people are familiar with the two most common ways: a ...

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