WHAT IS A CARDIAC STRESS TEST WITH TREADMILL?
A cardiac stress test with treadmill is a test that is done in Nuclear Medicine. It is a two-part test that will show if there may be blockage in the blood vessels of your heart muscle. A set of pictures will be taken of your heart at rest and after stress. The stress part of the test is done by having you walk on the treadmill. The cardiologist and a cardiopulmonary technologist will be with you. The amount of time that you walk on the treadmill varies for each patient and may be 30-45 minutes. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE FOR THE TEST? Wear comfortable clothing (shorts, pants with shirt, blouse) and comfortable walking shoes (sneakers). Do not apply powder, lotion, or oil to your chest on the day of your test. If you have neurological problems, severe back problems, or arthritis, please talk to your doctor before your test day. You may not be able to exercise on the treadmill. NOTHING to eat or drink after midnight the night before the test (including the morning of your test). If
