Heart Stress Test

Heart Stress Test - A stress test is also called as physical exercises, tests heart tests. This test checks how your heart works under pressure and later it can show if there is a blockage in blood vessels.
You will be given medication or practice on the treadmill or exercise bike
Your doctor will schedule a stress test with:

* Drugs
* Physical exercise

Arrive on time. This exam takes about 1 hour. Plan to be there for 2 hours.

Preparation:

* To stress test with exercise, take the jogging shoes and loose-fitting clothing so you can move with ease. You can wear hospital clothes.
* Do not eat solid foods for 4 hours before testing.
* You should drink fluids, but do not drink liquids with caffeine. Regular caffeine in coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks.
* If you will take medication in the morning when going to undergo the test, drink a little water.
* Do not smoke or use tobacco for at least 4 hours before testing. Smoking can affect your test results.
* Spray or nitroglycerin tablets can be used to overcome the chest pain when necessary.
* Bring a list of your medications. Be sure to include any prescriptions and medicines, vitamins and herbal medications that you consume.


During testing

* You will be asked to wear your workout clothes or clothes hospital.
* Small pads will be placed on the chest to check your heart rate. For men, chest hair may need to be shaved first.
* A blood pressure gauge mounted on your arm. Blood pressure and heart rate might be reviewed as often as possible.
* Tell the hospital staff immediately if you experience shortness of breath or pain in the chest.


For the stress test with Drugs:

* After infusion inserted into a vein in your arm.
* Drugs that will make the stress / pressure on your heart will be put in through an IV.
* Stress test ended when the heart rate at a certain stage is reached.

For the Exercise Stress Test:

* You exercise by walking on a treadmill or exercise bicycle.
* This exercise will be more difficult every few minutes.
* Testing will end when you are too tired or have reached a certain heart rate.

After Testing

* You will be asked to sit and rest a few minutes.
* When home, you can return back to normal activity.
* The test results will be sent to your personal physician. Then he will discuss the results with you.

Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.
(Source: doktermu.com)

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