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Cardiac Stress Test Study

Stress Tests

A Cardiac Stress Test evaluates how your heart and blood vessels respond to stress, often to diagnose or assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The test typically involves physical exercise (like treadmill tests) or medication that simulates the effects of exercise on the heart. During the exercise, your heart rhythm will be monitored with an EKG, and your blood pressure will be monitored. Your doctor will also watch for signs and symptoms of stress such as breathlessness and pain.

The results of the test are then studied by your doctor to help identify coronary artery disease, assess the severity of heart conditions, and guide treatment plans. They can also reveal how psychological stress impacts vascular health.

Stress Tests With Imaging

It is common for doctors to order a Stress Test with imaging, when there is a need to capture images soon after the exercise in addition to the EKG. For detailed information and instructions for these tests, visit their pages:

Vascular Study

The purpose of a Vascular study is to evaluate the circulatory system outside of the heart. Learn about different types of Vascular studies.

Nuclear PET and SPECT Studies

Nuclear testing uses minimally radioactive tracer medication and Nuclear imaging cameras to capture images of your heart and its function. Learn more about these.

Electrophysiology (EP) Study

EP) studies record the electrical activity in the heart using one or more very thin and flexible wires inserted into a vein in the arm, groin or neck. Stockton Cardiology refers patients to the hospital for this outpatient test. Learn more about EP Studies.

Electrocardiography (EKG/ECG)

An Electrocardiogram (EKG) is a simple, non-invasive test that helps provide a print out of your heart’s electrical rhythms. Read more about EKG’s and what to expect.

Echocardiography

An Echocardiogram is an ultrasound which captures moving images of the heart. It is painless, non invasive test which is done in our office. Learn more about what to expect.

Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)

The Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is used to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD). It consists of blood pressure tests of the ankle and the arm. Learn more about the ABI test.

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