Even athletes who appear to be in excellent physical condition can have coronary artery disease, the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in adults over 35. While such events are rare in healthy ...

The treadmill exercise test with electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an exercise stress test, is one of the most familiar tests in medicine. While exercise testing typically is focused on ...

Heart rate variability typically decreases during stressful situations, although the heart rate increases. Managing stress levels can mean a more variable heart rate. Exercise and relaxation ...

A heart test that has been downgraded in the international guidelines for its perceived inaccuracy has been given a jolt of life after a new study confirms its veracity when put to the test against ...

The hemodynamic result of stress and stress reactivity involves the activation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), leading to distinct hemodynamic adaptations and responses 1,2. Sympathetic ...

Stress CMR significantly enhances diagnostic accuracy for chest pain without obstructive coronary artery disease, identifying microvascular angina often missed in standard angiography. The CorCMR ...

Stress testing results—no matter the modality used to obtain them—predict prognosis among patients with stable, moderate-to-severe CAD, new data from the ISCHEMIA trial suggest. The study, published ...

A stress test measures how well your heart works when put under stress. It is ordered to assess exercise tolerance, see if your heart can respond to demands, or test if heart medications are working.

If taking your dog out for a walk or getting up the stairs feels harder than normal, your doctor may order something called a stress test. And the process is a bit different than you might expect. A ...

Your heart doesn't know it's just a game. Cardiologists say passionate sports fans should know about this risk.

Before a stress test, you’ll need to avoid food, drink, tobacco, and caffeine for a time. You may also have to stop taking some medications. Your doctor will provide information specific to you, but ...