Nuclear Stress Test with Treadmill

  • Do not eat anything 4 hours prior to the test. You may drink plenty of water
  • NO caffeine, including coffee, soda, tea, chocolate, cocoa, etc.
  • NO decaffeinated drinks
  • NO cigarettes
  • Diabetic patients should consult with their primary physician regarding fasting instructions.
  • Take your medications prior the test (see below for exercise patients and bring a list of them with you
  • There will be a break during the test, so bring a snack with you in case you get hungry
  • Wear sneakers, comfortable pants and a short sleeve top without any kind of metal buttons
  • DO NOT TAKE ANY BETA BLOCKER MEDICATIONS FOR 6 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TEST (Bisopolol, Bystolic, Carvedilol, Core, Inderal, Labetalol, Metoprolol, Nadolol, Propranolol, Sotalol, Tenormin, Trandate or Zebeta)
  • NO CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER MEDICATIONS FOR 6 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TEST (Cardizem, Cartia, Diltiazem). Feel free to call us if you have any questions regarding this exam.