Stress testing may be done for several reasons, but the most common is to determine whether there are blockages in the ...

In some cases, this may be followed by a stress echocardiogram, or “stress test,” to determine how the heart responds to ...

J.M. Answer: Stress testing may be done for several reasons, but the most common is to determine whether there are blockages in the arteries in the heart that are severe enough to limit blood flow.

It's a common form of heart disease. Does your heart respond well to exertion? That's what a stress test looks for. Here's a straightforward description. If you need to have bypass surgery ...

Determining the durability of a system by pushing it to its limits. Stress testing a network is performed by transmitting excessive numbers of packets or attempting to break in illegally (see IP ...

It is a temporary heart condition brought about by extreme emotional or physical stress. It generally mimics the symptoms of a heart attack, thus making it very hard to diagnose. This condition is ...

Stress is a natural response to challenges or threats, but when it becomes chronic, it can have serious consequences for your health, particularly for your heart. The heart is a vital organ ...

A couple of my friends in similar situations took the nuclear stress test (due to age and diabetes); one ended up with two stents, and another underwent triple bypass surgery. Neither had any prior ...

I had a comment about your recent column on nuclear stress tests. As an 87-year-old person who has experienced atrial ...