Stress tests monitor your heart’s electrical activity and are used to determine whether or not you have a heart complication. The difference between a standard stress test and a nuclear stress test lies in the method and equipment and, therefore, the depth of assessment of possible heart conditions. Your doctor may request a stress test to evaluate your heart’s function and/or blood flow, and to help identify any heart abnormalities. What Is a Stress Test? Also called a standard exercise ... [Read More]