A nuclear stress test shows how well a person's blood flows to the heart during rest and activity. Learn more about the benefits and what to expect with a nuclear stress test.

A nuclear stress test is a noninvasive test used to show blood flow through the heart muscle during exercise and at rest. The test takes about 3 to 4 hours and usually doesn‘t cause serious ...

A nuclear stress test shows how well blood travels through the heart during exertion and rest. It‘s a helpful screening tool for doctors who suspect coronary artery disease (CAD).

The thallium stress test has two parts: at rest and while exercising. It takes about 4 hours to do both parts of the test. Thallium stress tests are done in a hospital, an imaging center, or a ...

A stress test is useful for determining how physical activity affects a person's heart. It can help doctors diagnose conditions and make recommendations.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 85-year-old mother-in-law had a mild heart attack a few days ago. She didn’t immediately take the nitroglycerin she had on hand. She has a pacemaker, and it reported the event ...

The person running the stress test looks for any sign of incipient heart damage (through an electrocardiogram, a blood pressure monitor, or symptoms), so the test can be stopped if it seems to be ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 85-year-old mother-in-law had a mild heart attack a few days ago. She didn’t immediately take the nitroglycerin she had on hand. She has a pacemaker, and it reported the event to ...

A stress test can be used to make a diagnosis or, especially after a heart attack, help identify a level of safety in exercise. To make a diagnosis, the person has to exert as much energy as possible.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a comment about your recent column on nuclear stress tests. As an 87-year-old person who has experienced atrial fibrillation and a mild stroke, I have ...

A stress test can be used to make a diagnosis or, especially after a heart attack, help identify a level of safety in exercise. To make a diagnosis, the person has to exert as much energy as possible.

Dr. Roach: My 85-year-old mother-in-law had a mild heart attack a few days ago. She didn’t immediately take the nitroglycerin she had on hand. She has a pacemaker, and it ...