What diagnostic procedure is also known as a stress test?

The diagnostic procedure that is also known as a stress test is an exercise stress test. An exercise stress test, or cardiac stress test, is a noninvasive medical test used to assess the heart's ability to respond to physical stress. It involves monitoring the heart's electrical activity (electrocardiogram) and other cardiovascular parameters (such as blood pressure and heart rate) while the person is exercising on a treadmill or stationary bicycle. The goal of the test is to evaluate the heart's function under stress and to detect any abnormalities, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, or heart valve problems.