Cardiac Stress Testing

Cardiac stress testing is one way your doctor can see if chest pain is a sign of coronary artery disease. A cardiac stress test can also predict the chance for future heart attacks in a person who has suffered a first heart attack. It can also determine general fitness and can detect some heart rhythm problems.

There are several different types of cardiac stress tests:

• How to prepare for your stress test
• Exercise tolerance
• Cardiolite
• Persantine

Results are usually available at your physician's office 2-3 days after your exam is completed.