Each type of stress test uses a different method to make your heart work harder. You may be required to exercise on a stationary bike or treadmill or take medication to simulate exercise and show ...

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

The use of MRI to determine heart function has been slow to catch on, but a study from Duke Health researchers shows that stress cardiac MRI can also predict which cases are potentially fatal.

UC College of Engineering and Applied Science Distinguished Research Professor Chong Ahn and his students developed a "lab-on ...

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 ...

Researchers have developed a portable “lab-on-a-chip” device that measures cortisol levels from saliva, offering an objective and rapid way to assess stress and mental health risk.

Vermont had the lowest rate of cardiac stress tests performed before low-risk outpatient procedures between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19.

Cardiomyopathy, therefore, only manifests in situations of increased cardiovascular stress. Liver transplantation induces considerable cardiac stress, and poor cardiac function in this setting ...

The hypothesis that emotional stress, such as that experienced by soccer fans while watching an important match, can increase the risk of cardiac events is controversial. During the Fédération ...