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A contraction stress test is a test performed during pregnancy to verify whether or not the unborn babyâs heart is strong enough to withstand labor. It uses drugs or nipple stimulation to make the uterus temporarily contract in order to replicate labor contractions.
DEAR READER: Nuclear stress tests are similar to exercise stress tests. During an exercise stress test, a patient gets an electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure readings, and is monitored as he or she walks on a treadmill.An exercise stress test indicates whether the heart gets enough blood and oxygen when itâs working at its hardest.The test is usually done if a patient has symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD), or if the patientâs doctor wants to assess the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment.EAR READER: Nuclear stress tests are similar to exercise stress tests. During an exercise stress test, a patient gets an electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure readings, and is monitored as he or she walks on a treadmill.