Chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or an unusual heartbeat may lead a doctor to check how the heart performs under added strain. A cardiac stress test measures that response during exercise or ...

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 ...

A new study can help guide proper treatment course for patients depending on heart function and severity of heart damage. Patients identified by nuclear stress testing as having severe stress-induced ...

The Federal Reserve is open to changing its stress-testing practices in hopes of heading off potential future legal challenges. Processing Content On Monday, the Fed said it would ask the public for ...

Stress is a normal part of life. A difficult day at work, financial worries, relationship problems, or a sudden emergency can temporarily make your heart beat faster and your blood pressure rise. Once ...