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why do a stress test  what dose it shows is it same as heart cath

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A stress test: Will give information about the physiologic response to the physical challenge of exercise.  This is probably more important than the underlying anatomy.

Question 2

does a heart ultra sound show coronary artery disease?why would a stress test be ordered i have pre mature irregular heartbeats and low blood pressur

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Echo: Echocardiogram  shows anatomy and physiology but doesn't image the coronaries well. We do a stress test with echo imaging and use wall motion to extrapolate coronary status.

Question 3

how is a stress test done?

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Stress Test: Check this great article from mayo clinic: 
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/stress-test/my00977/.

Question 4

how to read stress test report?

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Takes a long time to: Learn how to do this. I will refer you to a website on it if you are interested, but i would really recommend that you contact your cardiologist about what is means for you.  
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Question 5

what does a stress test rule out?

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Nothing: A stress test which is negative lessens the probabilities that organic heart disease is responsible for symptoms, but there are patients who have occurred heart attacks shortly after negative stress tests. You cannot rule anything out with this.

Question 6

is it possible to fail a stress test?

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Not really "fail": It's not really "failing" the stress test -- but if you have ekg changes while on the treadmill the doctor will most likely want you to stop.  Or, you could develop chest pain or other symptoms while exercising.  Your doctor will review the results with you and make recommendations for further testing if needed, and treatment.

Question 7

how often can you need a stress test?

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Only when needed: Stress test is not a screening test , its only done when recommended by a physician and is only recommended when there is something positive in cardiac history. Once its done and is negative it does not need to be repeated unless there is an onset of a new symptom.

Question 8

what does a non-stress test consist of?

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Imaging: Heart Imaging tests (nuclear, ultrasound &amp; MRI) are a non-invasive way of evaluating heart function performed in conjunction with physical  activity (treadmill or bicycle) or using non physical means (using intravenous medication eg. dobutamine, lexiscan, adenosine or  dipyridamole). All the above provide indirect  information on blood flow, presence of scars and the strength of heart contractions

Question 9

can you advise for results on stress test?

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Question is too: vague. It is always best to be informed of results by the doctor who ordered the test.

Question 10

what diagnoses can come from a stress test?

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Cardiac: I'm assuming you're referring to a cardiac stress test that is used to diagnose heart conditions and physical stamina.

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