Treadmill Exercise Stress Test (also called a Stress Echogradiogram) 

 

 

This test provides information about the likelihood of blockages affecting your heart

arteries.

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The test is supervised by a doctor at all times.

 

Complications are very rare but include a risk of heart attack (1 in 1000 patients) and risk of death (1 in 10,000 patients).

 

You should fast for 2 hours before the test. Some medications need to be stopped; check

with your referring doctor or call us.

 

Caffeine products, such as in coffee, tea, soft drinks, or chocolate, should not be consumed before the test.

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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes should be worn.​