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Nuclear Stress Test Instructions

Instructions in English

Nuclear Stress Test – English 


PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR NUCLEAR STRESS TEST


PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID 

RESCHEDULING:


72 HOURS BEFORE YOUR TEST

  • If you are taking Aggrenox, stop this medicine three days before the exam Ask your physician about ALL other medications, including blood pressure and anxiety medications.

24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR TEST

  1. NO colas or soft drinks including caffeine free.
  2. NO coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea of any kind, including herbal tea.
  3. NO chocolate (candy, cakes, pies, cocoa, white chocolate, etc.).
  4. NO Anacin, Excedrin, or other aspirin products containing caffeine.
  5. NO Persantine (Dipyridamole).
  6. NO Theophylline type medications.

THE DAY OF YOUR TEST

  1. Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before your test.(This includes chewing gum & breath mints)
  2. NO water pills (diuretics) until after your test.
  3. Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit. Avoid wearing dresses, under-wire bras, jumpsuits, or clothing with metallic buttons.(NOTE: Exam area tends to be cold, dress warmly or bring a blanket)
  4. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  5. Bring your medications with you in their original containers.
  6. After stress portion of the exam, you will need to provide a high-fat snack for yourself to eat. (Examples: Bananas, cheeseburgers, tacos, milkshake, potato chips or peanut butter sandwich)
  7. Bring your insurance cards with you.
  8. Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

  • For best results please follow all instructions carefully.
  • Allow at least 6 hours to complete exam.
  • Only patients will be allowed in the exam area.
  • The radioisotopes for this exam are a special order. Please call us if you are unable to keep your appointment or there will be a charge for the radioisotope.
    • Patients over 250 lbs. will require a 2nd day of testing.

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INSTRUCCIONES en espanol

Nuclear Stress Test - Espanol


INSTRUCCIONES DEL PACIENTE PARA EXAMEN DE ESTRÉS NUCLEAR


POR FAVOR SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES PARA NO CANCELAR SU CITA:


72 HORAS ANTES DE SU CITA

  • Si toma la medicina, Aggrenox, por favor deje de tomarla tres días antes del examen.

24 HORAS ANTES DE SU CITA

  1. NO tome café o té de ningunaclase.
  2. NO tome café o té descafeinado,incluyendo té de hierbas .
  3. NO tome coca cola o refrescos (libre de cafeína).
  4. NO comer dulces de chocolate (pasteles, etc).
  5. NO consuma Anacin, Excedrin, o otros productosde aspirina que contienen cafeína.
  6. NO tome medicina de Persantine (Dipyridamole).
  7. NO tome medicina de Theophylline.
  8. Si es diabético o tiene problemas con respiración,hable a la oficina con una enfermera o técnico.

El DÍA DE SU CITA

  1. Nada de comer or tomar 3 horas antes del examen.(Esto incluye las mentas de chicle y de aliento).
  2. NO tome pastillas de agua (diurético),hasta después del examen.
  3. Use ropa cómoda de 2 pedazos sin botones de metal. Porfavor no use vestidos or sujetadores de alambre. (NOTA: El área del examen tiende ser frío).
  4. Use zapatos cómodo (ténis).
  5. Traiga todos sus medicamentos con usted en sus envases originales.
  6. Traiga almuerzo alto en grasa (papas fritas o un lonche de cremade cacahuate) para comer después de su examen.
  7. Traiga sus tarjetas de aseguro a la cita.
  8. Venga quince (15) minutos antes del examen.

IMPORTANTE PUNTOS PARA RECORDAR:

  • Para los mejores resultados siga todos las instruccionescuidadosamente.
  • Dé un plazo por lo menos de 4 horas para terminarel examen.
  • Solo el paciente se permite entrar.
  • Si no puede venir a su cita, por favor hable a la oficina.Si no habla, podemos cobrarle por el radioisótopo.

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