How should I prepare for the Exercise Stress Test?

How should I prepare for the Exercise Stress Test?

• Don’t eat or drink anything except water for 4 hours before the test.
• Don’t drink or eat anything with caffeine for 12 hours before the test.
• Don’t take the following heart medications on the day of your test, unless your doctor tells you otherwise or the medication is needed to treat chest discomfort the day of the test:
  • Isosorbide dinitrate (for example, Isordil, Dilatrate SR)
  • Isosorbide mononitrate (for example, ISMO, Imdur, Monoket)
  • Nitroglycerin (for example, Deponit, Nitrostat, Nitro-Bid)
• If you use an inhaler for your breathing, bring it to the test.
• Be sure to wear soft-soled shoes suitable for walking and comfortable clothes
• Don’t bring valuables.