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 ...

A cardiac stress test shows how your heart works during physical activity. Vienybe/Dreamstime/TNS Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old male who is in generally good health, except that I suffer from heart disease and acid reflux. My heart disease started in 1994 when I had three stents inserted, ...

Dr. Paul Friedman answers the question: 'Heart Block versus Artery Blockage?' — -- Question: I have been diagnosed with heart block. How does this differ from blockage in one of my arteries?

A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure. The findings were published as a ...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cardiovascular Research Foundation of Southern California (CVRF) - a non-profit charitable organization committed to supporting and conducting innovative ...

According to Dr Yaranov, a stress test only tells doctors how the heart performs under physical pressure. It measures blood flow when the heart is pushed to work harder. But what it doesn’t show is ...

While a blockage of your arteries may not cause any visible symptoms for a long time, a reduction in blood flow can lead to tightness in your chest, breathlessness, and even dizziness, even as the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We’re wrapping up heart month with a test that can save lives. It zeroes in on calcium in the arteries around your heart. We’ve gone into the community and our newsroom to see ...

Grand Forks City Councilman Bob Brooks, who also was East Grand Forks' city administrator, died suddenly this week after suffering a heart attack while undergoing a medical procedure. In an interview ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Valentine's Day can be a time to dote on your significant other, but for some, it can be a difficult holiday. Those overwhelming emotions can often lead to a more serious health ...