One of the strongest predictors of long-term mortality among patients undergoing a cardiac stress test is the need for a pharmacologic versus treadmill test, new data show. Moreover, although the risk ...

Dr. James Stein answers the question: 'Role Of Ultrasound Stress Testing?' — -- Question: What is the role of ultrasound stress testing? Answer: One of the mainstays of evaluating and managing ...

Dr. David Faxon answers the question: 'Abnormal Stress Test Results?' — -- Question: What happens when I get an abnormal result on my stress test? Answer: I kind of think of the results of a ...

New research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings has shown that patients who can complete a workout on a treadmill during a cardiac stress test have much lower mortality risk than those ...

Medicare will generally cover a nuclear stress test when a doctor deems it medically necessary, such as when assessing for a heart condition. A person would need to meet the Part B deductible, which ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.; more than four million women die from ischemic heart disease (IHD) each year, and cardiovascular disease claims more lives than all ...

Psychological stress has historically been viewed as less important than other heart disease risk factors because it is difficult to measure. Chronic stress can impair the ability of arteries to ...

Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease – an ...