A neurologist explains how a normal treadmill stress test may not always rule out heart disease. Through a case study, he highlights that while the test detects certain blockages, it may miss plaque ...

A treadmill stress test highlights obstruction in the arteries; however, it does not draw attention to the vulnerable areas, according to Dr Kumar.

A nuclear stress test shows how well blood travels through your heart at rest and exertion. Doctors often use it to check for coronary artery disease (CAD). Research suggests nuclear stress testing ...

Failing a stress test occurs when you can’t complete it due to exhaustion or other factors. Abnormal results may indicate an underlying condition, such as coronary artery disease or a blockage. A ...

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 ...

A surprising number of people feel off-balance even when medical evaluations indicate they're healthy. Common feelings of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 81-year-old man (5 feet, 2 inches tall at 122 pounds) in good health, except that I have Type 2 diabetes. My A1C level has been in the range of 6.3% to 6.8% for the past five ...