What’s a cardiac stress test? (Hint: it tests how healthy your heart is)


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A cardiac stress test usually involves the patient exercising on a treadmill in order to gauge their heart function. — TNS

Your heart provides blood to all parts of your body. In order to determine if it’s pumping properly, your healthcare provider may order a cardiac stress test.

This test makes the heart pump harder and faster, and can reveal potential problems with blood flow.

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