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Pretesting Instructions
Pretesting Instructions for Exercise Stress Tests:
- You must not eat breakfast the day of your test. If you are diabetic,
you may have orange juice, toast, and butter, 3 hours prior to your test.
- If your doctor has given you a copy of your EKG, please be sure to bring
it with you.
- Please make a list of your medication(s) for us.
- Please wear comfortable clothing (females - no one piece outfits, two piece
outfits are fine).
- Your visit in the Nuclear Cardiology Department will be approximately 3 to 4
hours long.
- You will get two sets of pictures of your heart, one set at rest, and one set
at a stress level of exercise.
- You may bring a snack with you.
Pretesting Instructions for Persantine Stress Tests:
- Follow all the instructions for exercise stress tests listed above, as well
as the additional instructions below.
- You MUST NOT have any caffeine or decaffeinated products for at least 24
hours prior to your test.
Arrhythmia Center Instructions:
- Please call the Arrhythmia Center at (302)737-7676 to speak to the
Scheduling Coordinator for any special instructions they may have for your
particular procedure.
Echocardiography and Vascular Instructions:
- Stress Echo patients are encouraged to eat only a light breakfast.
- There are no other restrictions for either the echo test or vascular lab.
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