NUCLEAR MEDICINE STRESS TEST INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE NOTE THIS TEST USUALLY TAKES 4 HOURS TO COMPLETE.

Part A: 48 hours before test

1. No erectile dysfunction medications.

Part B: 24 hours before test

1. No caffeine including: 
   Coffee, tea, decaffeinated coffee/tea, pop/soda, chocolate.

Part C: Medications

1. Check with your ordering physician regarding which medications you may OR may not take before your test date.

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Part D: Test Day

1. Patients may have a light meal up to 2 hours before their appointment time. Breads, cereals, fruits etc. Fluids are recommended but no caffeine.  (See Part B above). Please stay hydrated.
2. If you are diabetic please eat your light meal and take your diabetic medication(s).
3. Bring your medications and a current medications list.
4. You may bring a snack that DOES NOT require refrigeration or heating.
5. Bring reading material or personal device for internet use.
6. If you do not read/speak English well, please bring someone that does.
7. Bring or wear comfortable clothes and running shoes.  You will be exercising with your mask on. 

    NOTE: There is a parking flat rate fee of $6.00.

The above information is also available in this PDF document if you would like to print out copy.

1000 Middlegate Road, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada     

​ (905) 804-7000         

​(905) 804-2250