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stress test
stress test A stress test is a clinical screening tool that puts a person through a demanding task or condition to help reveal problems that may not be obvious at rest.
A stress test is a clinical screening tool that puts a person through a demanding task or condition to help reveal problems that may not be obvious at rest. It is used as an indirect way to gauge reserve, meaning the physiological capacity a person can draw on in challenging situations.