Dr. Robert Bonow answers the question: 'Safe To Exercise By Myself With Angina?' — -- Question: I get angina after climbing a flight of stairs. Is it safe to exercise by myself or should I do it ...

A person with angina should start an exercise program only with the doctor's advice. Many doctors tell angina patients to gradually build up their fitness level--for example, start with a 5-minute ...

Left-sided chest pain can point to various underlying issues, and although it’s where your heart sits, they don’t all involve the heart. Chest pain in this area could also indicate a problem with the ...

The ORBITA- 2 study found that stents improved chest pain, exercise capacity and quality of life compared to a placebo procedure among patients, with stable chest pain, taking little or no chest pain ...

Background Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is common among patients with angina with non-obstructive coronary artery ...

Lifestyle changes, including regular low-impact exercises like walking, cycling, and swimming, can help manage blood pressure levels and improve heart health.

A stress test measures how well your heart works when put under stress. It is ordered to assess exercise tolerance, see if your heart can respond to demands, or test if heart medications are working.

A chemical stress test uses medications to simulate your heart’s response to exercise. A stress test can assess how well your heart performs during exercise. Your doctor may suggest a stress test if ...