Please call us if you have any questions about preparing for your Nuclear Stress Test.
Patient Instructions for Nuclear Stress Test
Please Follow Instructions Carefully to Avoid Rescheduling
24 Hours Before Your Test:
1. NO coffee or tea of any kind.
2. NO decaffeinated coffee or tea of any kind.
3. NO colas or soft drinks including those labeled caffeine free.
4. NO chocolate (candy, cakes, pies, cocoa, white chocolate, etc.).
5. NO aspirin products containing caffeine (anacin, excedrin, etc.).
6. NO Persantine (Dipyridamole).
7. NO Theophylline type medications.
8. If you are a diabetic or have breathing problems, please call the office
and ask for a nurse or nuclear tech for your instructions.
The Day of Your Test:
1. Nothing to eat or drink 3 hours before your test.
2. Take morning medications as usual with water only except those listed above.
3. NO water pills (diuretics) until after your test.
4. Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit. Avoid wearing dresses,
underwire bras, jumpsuits, or clothing with metallic buttons.
5. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
6. Bring your medications with you.
7. Bring a high-fat snack (potato chips or peanut butter sandwich)
to eat after the stress portion of the exam.
8. Bring your insurance cards with you.
9. Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
Important Points to Remember:
1. Allow 2 to 4 hours to complete exam.
2. Only patients will be allowed in the exam area.
3. The radioisotopes for this exam are a special order. Please call if you are unable to keep your appointment or there will be a charge for the radioisotope.
4. If you are taking Aggrenox, you must stop this medicine 3 days before this exam.
