Exercise Stress Testing is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate the heart's ability to respond to external stress in a controlled clinical environment. It helps in diagnosing coronary artery disease, assessing the effectiveness of cardiac treatments, and determining safe levels of exercise for patients.

Exercise Stress Testing

A diagnostic tool is an instrument or method used to identify the nature or cause of a condition, disease, or problem. It is essential in various fields such as medicine, engineering, and data science for accurate problem-solving and decision-making.

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Heart's ability to respond

External stress

Controlled clinical environment

Diagnosing coronary artery disease

Assessing the effectiveness of cardiac treatments

Determining safe levels of exercise

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle and potentially resulting in angina, heart attacks, or heart failure. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, influenced by risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes surgical interventions.

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