Hi everyone, what a great board. I am very very worried about my aunt. She is in her early 60's and is seeing a cardiologist but she seems to follow directions but doesn't question much. She has bad heart palpitations and is currently on medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart medication (cartia), and coumadin. The dr. tried doing a stress test a few months ago but couldn't because her heart was racing. He upped her dose of cartia and she is scheduled for another stress test next week. I am EXTREMELY worried that she is going to go into cardiac arrest while doing the stress (treadmill) test. Reading stories on the internet about people who have died during stress tests isn't helping the situation. Should I have reason to worry, do I insist that this shouldn't be done or what are my options? My aunt does not want me to go with her and is playing it off as no big deal. I realize their are no cardiologists or specialists on this board but if anyone has any insight or opinions on this I would very much appreciate it. Thank you.