Cardiology Specialists of Orange County Saving one Heart at a Time...We don't miss a beat!     Search for: Back to Labs and Tests Stress Echocardiography Stress echocardiography is a non-invasive stress test that involves echocardiography before and immediately after an exercise stress test. This test is done to detect coronary artery disease by evaluating cardiac motion when increased demands are placed on the heart. This exam takes approximately 30 minutes.  All Content © 2005 Cardiology Specialists of Orange County