Stress Testing

Ask your doctor

The following questions can help you talk to your or your loved one's doctor about stress testing. Consider printing or writing down these questions and taking them to your appointment. Taking notes can help you remember your doctor’s response when you get home.

Doctor and Patient at appointment with ipad
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR

Bring a list of questions to ask your doctor about stress testing. 

  1. What can a stress test tell us about my or my child's heart health?
  2. What type of stress test will be given?
  3. Will the stress test be an exercise test, or will medications be given to make the heart work harder?
  4. Is an empty stomach required before the procedure? Should any medications be withheld?
  5. How accurate is a stress test?
  6. What happens if the stress test shows that the heart isn't receiving enough blood or functioning correctly?

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

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