You will be instructed by your doctor to modify your medication (your doctor will advise you on whether or not you want to stop taking any of the medicines you are taking. You may need to stop taking bradycardic drugs such as b-blockers, calcium antagonists. or antiarrhythmic drugs).
-If the test requires the administration of a contrast agent, be sure to get it (your doctor may prescribe it) and have it with you.
-To bring with you the results of the tests you may have done in the past (eg coronary artery bypass, heart triplex, fatigue test, scintigraphy, etc.) and information about any allergies.
-You can have a light meal 3 hours before the test.
-It is good that the area has been tidied up before (eg men - chest).
-Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes (bra is essential for women).