What to expect for a cardiac stress test

If you are coming in for a cardiac stress test, there’s a lot to know! EKG stress tests will show how well your heart functions under pressure. On a treadmill or bike, you would be connected to an EKG while gradually gaining speed and incline/resistance. Results can show underlying coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, need for medications and more. A nurse practitioner from the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center shows you what to expect. #cardiology #HeartMonth #stresstest #EKG #GoBlue #stress #hearthealth #hearthealthy @american_heart