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 ...

When Krishna Patel, MD, ordered a cardiac stress test for an 80-year-old patient, she did not expect how the move — the standard of care for patients with elevated coronary artery calcium — would ...

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 ...

Dr. Kaustubh Bondre, recently took to his IG handle to talk about heart health. He spoke about a patient who, despite having ...

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 ...

Stress testing results—no matter the modality used to obtain them—predict prognosis among patients with stable, moderate-to-severe CAD, new data from the ISCHEMIA trial suggest. The study, published ...

Dr. David Faxon answers the question: 'Which Stress Test Is Best For Me?' — -- Question: What types of stress tests exist, and how do I know which one is best for me? Answer: There are a number ...

Leading physician groups ID unnecessary medical tests and procedures. April 4, 2012— -- intro:A routine visit to the doctor's office can bring up a laundry list of medical tests, all designed to ...

The modern healthcare system operates on a fundamental belief that more testing equals better care, especially for older adults. This approach, while well-intentioned, has created an unexpected crisis ...