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. |