Thursday, 8 March 2012

Preparing for a stress test how your heart functions at rest and when it’s under “stress” from activities

A cardiac stress test gives doctors an idea of how your heart functions at rest and when it’s under “stress” from activities such as treadmill exercise.

The US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says you can prepare for the test by:



* Dressing comfortably in workout clothes, including footwear designed for exercise.

* Checking with your doctor to see if you need to avoid food and water before the test.

* Checking with your doctor, if you’re diabetic, to see if you

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