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How does caffeine affect a heart stress test?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Caffeine: It can increase your heart rate more than without it and if pharmacological agents are used in the test can interfere with them.

Dr Wosnitzer agreed

Answered 3/27/2019

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