American Heart Assoc. provides a short description of and what to expect during this test. Explore the links to articles on heart disease.

Canadian J. of Cardiology presents a study outlining the inaccuracy of exercise stress tests in diagnosing coronary heart disease in women.

Find out what to wear and how to prepare for an exercise stress test. Also discusses the time it takes to perform this test.

Univ. of Michigan Medical Dept. provides an overview of this form of exercise stress test. Discusses safety of the test and how long it takes.

Learn the purpose of the procedure, find out what's involved in testing, and explore the test's potential risks.