Dont Let a Stress Test Stress You Out

This standard test is a safe way of obtaining information on how well your heart functions.

By
estaff
-
Published:
0
This is a special type of stress test ordered to evaluate heart failure or a potential heart transplant recipient, or to determine whether shortness of breath is caused by heart or lung disease. It is performed on a treadmill or cycle with EKG, but a breathing apparatus is used to measure oxygen use and carbon dioxide production.
To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in
Subscribe

Subscribe to Heart Advisor

Get the next year of Heart Advisor for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 2,000 articles - free of charge.
Subscribe today and save 38%. It's like getting 5 months FREE!
Already Subscribed?
Click Here to Sign In | Forgot your password? | Activate Web Access

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR