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What is a stress test? - Online interview

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A stress test allows doctors to uncover certain heart diseases especially those in the coronary arteries, which can be blocked with the reduction of blood flow. The heart can provide much more information when it's under stress, which is why stress tests are very useful for diagnosis in safe, medical circumstances. Here to provide an in-depth insight to this procedure is leading London-based cardiologist Dr Francesco Lo Monoco. Watch the video to find out more. 00:00 What is a stress test? 00:40 What can a stress test diagnose? 01:22 How does a stress test differ from other heart tests, such as a cardiac MRI or echocardiogram? 01:53 How long does a stress test last? 02:21 Can stress tests be dangerous? 02:56 Which types of stress tests are available? To book a consultation with Dr Lo Monaco, simply head on over to his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/francesco-lo-monaco ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh