"Although exercise testing is generally a safe procedure, both myocardial infarction (heart attack) and death have been reported … Good clinical judgment should therefore be used in deciding which ...

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 ...

Dr. Blumenthal: I'm Roger Blumenthal, professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins, and with me is my friend and colleague, Dr. Jennifer Mieres, an assistant professor at New York University School of ...

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 ...

In recent days, there have been more reports of people suffering sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or sudden cardiac death (SCD) while working out in the gym. During intense workouts, the body's sympathetic ...