Attila Kardos, a consultant cardiologist and clinical lead at Milton Keynes University Hospital, shares his expertise on stress echocardiography and its role in diagnosing chest pain. He discusses the historical significance of this diagnostic tool and its inclusion in cardiovascular guidelines. The conversation dives into a meta-analysis revealing the long-term prognostic value of stress echo and its effectiveness compared to other cardiac imaging techniques. Attila highlights key findings from studies involving over 16,500 patients, emphasizing the importance of interpreting test results for managing cardiovascular risks.