Does Stress Effect The Heart?
Echocardiography stress test; Stress test - echocardiography
What the risks are
The risks are very low, and health care professionals will monitor you during the entire procedure. Rare complications include:
Abnormal heart rhythm - Collapse
Heart attack
Special considerations
A stress echocardiogram is a very effective, noninvasive test that can help determine whether you have blockages in your coronary arteries. If there are blockages, it can determine the severity of the problem....
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