Dr. Robert Bonow answers the question: 'What Is A Nuclear Stress Test?' — -- Question: What is a nuclear stress test (Myocardial Perfusion Imaging), and how does it differ from either a medicine ...

A stress test can help doctors diagnose certain heart conditions, but it’s a good idea to consider ages when deciding who might undergo this exercise-based screening. Share on Pinterest FG Trade/Getty ...

A nuclear stress test is a diagnostic test that healthcare professionals use to monitor blood flow to your heart before and after exercise. Doctors often order it to look for coronary artery disease ...

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 had two nuclear stress ...

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 ...

Dr. Krumholz answers the question: 'What Are The Stress Test Medications?' — -- Question: What are the differences between the medicines used in a medicine stress test? Answer: If you can't ...