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Q: What are the dangers of a cardiac stress test?

Are there any risks to the test? Stress tests are usually safe. Sometimes exercise or the medicine that increases your heart rate can cause symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or nausea. You will be monitored closely throAre there any risks to the test? Stress tests are usually safe. Sometimes exercise or the medicine that increases your heart rate can cause symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or nausea. You will be monitored closely throughout the test to reduce your risk of complications or to quickly treat any health problemsughout the test to reduce your risk of complications or to quickly treat any health problems

Q: How long does a cardiac stress test usually take?

The test takes about one hour, including prep time and actual test time. The cardiac stress test itself only lasts around 15 minutes. During your test, you may walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bicycle.

Q: What does a cardiac stress test show?

A stress test, also called an exercise stress test, shows how your heart works during physical activity. Because exercise makes your heart pump harder and faster, an exercise stress test can reveal problems with blood flow within your heart.

Q: What should you not do before a pulmonary function test?

Pulmonary Function Tests: What to Expect You may need to stop taking some before testing. Do not eat, smoke, or exercise 4-8 hours before testing. Wear loose-fitting clothing.

Q: Is a pulmonary function test painful?

These tests are not painful. They are performed by a pulmonary function technician, who will require you to use maximal effort to blow out and breathe in air. The tests are repeated several times to make sure the results are accurate.

Q: Why does ESR increase?

An increased ESR rate may be due to some infections, including: Bodywide (systemic) infection. Bone infections. Infection of the heart or heart valves.

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