Non-Nuclear Stress Test

Non-Nuclear stress tests allow doctors to determine how well your heart functions when it is made to work harder. This is done by acquiring EKG and ultrasound images while you exercise on a treadmill.  The test measures your heart's health under the stress of physical activity. Your blood pressure and pulse are also monitored by a specially trained technician, an expert in using stress test equipment. The stress EKG aids in determining in how fit you are and how safe an exercise program is for you, or if a heart problem exists. The stress EKG provides even more specific information about how your heart and coronary arteries are functioning.

 

Preparation

• Do not eat or drink three (3) hours prior to the test.

• Do not smoke at least six (6) hours prior.

• Do not take any beta-blockers or nitrates one day, (24 hours), before the test unless otherwise instructed. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

• The test takes approximately forty-five (45) minutes, and you will be walking on a treadmill.