Stress Tests Are Useful But Not For The Reasons You Might Think

Why The Real Value Of Exercise Stress Testing Is Often Missed

It is not unusual for a patient to show up to their first consultation dressed in gym clothes.

The reason they have chosen to wear gym clothes is that they expect to do an exercise stress test as part of their assessment.

Because if you are ‘getting your heart checked’, you must do an exercise stress test, right?

Well. Not any more.

Here’s why.

Let’s fir…