Cardiac Stress Test

Patient Instructions 

Your doctor needs you to have a stress test to evaluate the condition of your heart. You may be asked to run on a treadmill (exercise stress test), or have medication given to you by means of an IV line (intra-venous; into a vein)  (chemical stress test). Often special x-rays are then taken of your heart (nuclear imaging).

The name of the stress test ordered for you is __________________________________.

It is scheduled on ___________________________ at ___________________________.

The location is ____________________________________________.

	Do not eat or drink anything 6 hours before the test.
	Do not have any caffeine or decaffeinated products 24 hours before the test.
	Do not take the following medications: _______________________________________.
	Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers or rubber-soled shoes.