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Is an exercise stress test safe if i have coronary artery disease?

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Dr. Francis Uricchio answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: The risk of of a serious complication during stress testing is 1 in 10, 000. Patients with frequent and ongoing chest discomfort or aortic stenosis may not be candidates for stress testing as their risk is higher.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 3/1/2016

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