Cardiolite Stress Test

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Since your blood pressure will be checked periodically during the test, wear a short-sleeved shirt or blouse.
• Do not wear boots, jumpsuits, overalls or a dress.
• Please do not eat or drink anything with caffeine in it for 24 hours before your stress test. Items with caffeine include sodas, "caffeine-free" sodas, coffee, decaf coffee, tea, decaf tea, chocolate, Excedrin and certain cold or diet pills.
• Do not eat anything four hours prior to the Cardiolite stress test. If you are diabetic, follow your normal regimen but eat light. You may have juice before the test if needed.
• Please do not smoke or exercise eight hours before testing.
• You should continue to take all medications unless your cardiologist instructs you to do otherwise.

• Please do not eat or drink anything with caffeine in it for four hours before your resting test. Items with caffeine include sodas, "caffeine-free" sodas, coffee, decaf coffee, tea, decaf tea, chocolate, Excedrin and certain cold or diet pills.
• Do not eat anything four hours prior to the Cardiolite stress test. If you are diabetic, follow your normal regimen but eat light. You may have juice before the test if needed.
• Please do not smoke or exercise eight hours before testing.
• If you routinely take any medications take them,

• Inhalers, if you use them
• List of medications and dosages
• Insurance card
• Referral for the stress test, if required by your insurance company

Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center
6601 Preston Road
Plano, TX 75024
469.800.6300

It is very important that you keep your appointment once it is scheduled. If you must cancel your appointment, please give the office at least 24 hours notice by calling 469.800.6300. Our testing schedule requires tight time restrictions, so please notify the office immediately if you will be late for your appointment. We appreciate your complete cooperation.