SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Mercy Springfield has a new test to improve cardiac testing for patients. When it comes to cardiac ...

Cardiac Nuclear Imaging (Nuclear Stress Test). U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . 2025. Patel A et al. Stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: JACC Review Topic of the Week.

A cardiac perfusion test tells your doctor if the muscles of your heart are getting enough blood. It's also known as myocardial perfusion imaging or a nuclear stress test. You might need this test if: ...

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 ...

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.

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

“Cardiac clearance” can reveal heart issues, reduce surgical risk and even save a life. The evaluation helps ensure your body is ready for the stress of an operation.

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 ...

When it comes to cardiac stress tests, most people are familiar with the two most common ways: a treadmill stress test and a chemical stress test. “The traditional nuclear stress test can take ...

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 ...