A nuclear stress test shows how well blood travels through your heart at rest and exertion. Doctors often use it to check for coronary artery disease (CAD). Research suggests nuclear stress testing ...

During a nuclear stress test, you’ll be injected with a radioactive dye called a tracer. Some of this tracer will remain in your system for a time after the test. A nuclear stress test is a type of ...

Evidence shows a strong association between stress and heart disease, particularly when it comes to chronic or long-term stress. However, research into the exact nature of the relationship is still ...