A nuclear stress test shows how well blood travels through the heart during exertion and rest. It‘s a helpful screening tool for doctors who suspect coronary artery disease (CAD).

Dear Doctor K: I had a heart attack last year. I recently had a follow-up exercise stress test. Now my doctor wants me to have a nuclear stress test. What ...

Medicare will cover a nuclear stress test if your doctor deems it medically necessary. Learn more about other Medicare requirements and potential costs.

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 ...

The person running the stress test looks for any sign of incipient heart damage (through an electrocardiogram, a blood pressure monitor, or symptoms), so the test can be stopped if it seems to be ...

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 ...

A stress test can be used to make a diagnosis or, especially after a heart attack, help identify a level of safety in exercise. To make a diagnosis, the person has to exert as much energy as possible.

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 ...