Dear Mayo Clinic: I have a treadmill stress test scheduled to look for heart disease. I know this involves exercising, and I'm worried that I'm not physically up to it. Is there another way to gather ...

A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. The ...

The treadmill exercise test with electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an exercise stress test, is one of the most familiar tests in medicine. While exercise testing typically is focused on ...

Dr. Blumenthal: I'm Roger Blumenthal, professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins, and with me is my friend and colleague, Dr. Jennifer Mieres, an assistant professor at New York University School of ...

A chemical stress test uses medications to simulate your heart’s response to exercise. A stress test can assess how well your heart performs during exercise. Your doctor may suggest a stress test if ...

September 19, 2011 (Portland, Oregon) — Screening every adult with an electrocardiography test will find some people at higher risk for subsequent cardiovascular events, but the clinical benefits of ...

I like to challenge myself physically, whether it's working out, cycling or cross-country skiing. I've heard about VO2 max ...

Exercise can strengthen the heart when done safely but heart patients should choose moderate activities, avoid overexertion ...