As for whether the reports of stress test results should change, Bullock-Palmer pointed out that they already include information on whether patients were able to exercise. “But what you could add is ...

Pharmacologic stress test: This test is used for people who can’t exercise. They take a drug such as adenosine, dipyridamole, or dobutamine to make their heart respond as if they were exercising.

If more information is needed, your doctor may request a cardiac “stress test.” Also called an exercise stress echocardiogram ...

Heart attack symptoms in women differ significantly from men's, leading to delayed diagnosis and poorer outcomes. Experts ...

For an exercise stress test or stress echocardiogram, a healthcare provider will hook you up to an ECG by placing sticky electrodes on your chest, arms, and legs.

In one survey, 1200 adults between 40 and 60 said they had no history or symptoms of heart disease, but almost half had an ...

A recent study reveals that both men and women benefit significantly from regular exercise, particularly 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity weekly. However, women experience a more ...

A stress test measures how well your heart works when put under stress. It is ordered to assess exercise tolerance, see if your heart can respond to demands, or test if heart medications are ...

Boost your chances of conception with gentle exercise during the two-week wait Find out how light physical activity can ...

Background: The effectiveness of cardiovascular screening in minimising the risk of athletic field deaths in master athletes is not known. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and clinical ...

"Balance is key—use exercise as a way to care for your body and mind, but also allow yourself the space to feel and process your grief." Correction:10/22/24, 08.48 a.m. ET: This article has been ...

Historically, there hasn’t been much fitness advice tailored to women in their 40s, 50s and 60s because of the relative lack of research on women, particularly within exercise science.