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Exercise stress test

Illustration showing a man performing an exercise stress test

In an exercise stress test, electrodes are taped to your chest to detect your heart's rhythm. A nurse or technician will watch your heartbeat on a monitor while you exercise. If your doctor orders a nuclear stress test, you'll also receive a shot of radioactive dye that shows the blood flow to your heart muscle.
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