Instructions for Exercise Stress Test
Please do not eat for at least two hours before the test.
Wear loose-fitting, comfortable, two-piece clothing, such as a jogging or warm-up suit. Wear comfortable shoes. Tennis, walking, or running shoes are best.
You may need to alter or stop some of your medications, especially
beta blockers
, before the test. Please discuss this with your physician at least 48 hours in advance of the test.
Please refrain from taking medicines for erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis, within 48 hours before the test. If you take one of these medicines for other reasons, such as pulmonary hypertension, please discuss with your physician.
You should plan for the test to take about an hour. This should include enough time for the test to be done and for undressing and redressing.
If you have to cancel this appointment, please notify our office at (310) 829-7678 at least 24 hours in advance.
You may wish to familiarize yourself with this test by referring to the
CardioSmart article about stress tests
.
If you have any further questions with regard to this test, please contact our office.