preparation for stress testing

[kittykens]

how to prepare for stress test

[ChatterAlly]

They should tell you before you go in.  But I think they want you to come in as normal.  They want to see how your heart functions on a normal basis, and not have you tune your heart up before going in, if you get my drift. And I was always given a shoe by the department.  I was always an inpatient when I had the test, so I didn't go in with the proper shoes.  There are different types of stress tests also.  Some with contrast, others on a tilt table, or my least favorite (the name escapes me now) is the one they speed the heart up with a drug.  I was lying on the table all comfortable and then they start a drug that would make my heart beat so fast I thought I would pass out. Ask questions before if anything bothers you about having the test or you have any concerns.  I would certainly ask what type you are going to have so you will know what to expect.

[curmudgen]

You should get instructions from the cardiopulmonary unit where the test is being performed.  Sometimes they want you to stop some meeds.  otherwise be prepared to walk .. comfortable shoes.