Reston, Virginia...A nuclear cardiac stress test administered shortly after a coronary angioplasty with stent implantation may give important clues to whether the procedure was successful or whether ...

There is keen interest in assessing how measurement of myocardial ischemia during stress testing can help shape physicians' decision to refer patients for coronary revascularization procedures, but ...

RALEIGH, N.C., Myocardial Solutions, Inc. ("MSI") announced its first patient enrollment in a study comparing cardiac SENC stress testing to Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) CINE stress testing. This ...

A new study can help guide proper treatment course for patients depending on heart function and severity of heart damage. Patients identified by nuclear stress testing as having severe stress-induced ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Mercy Springfield has a new test to improve cardiac testing for patients. When it comes to cardiac stress tests, most people are familiar with the two most common ways: a ...

A chemical stress test uses medications to simulate your heart’s response to exercise. A stress test can assess how well your heart performs during exercise. Your doctor may suggest a stress test if ...

A man with electrodes attached to his bare upper body cycles on a stationary bike while a doctor is checks the results of the electrocardiogram. (Michael Rosenfeld ...

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 ...

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 ...