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Pre-Exercise Stress Testing Patient Instructions What to do before your appointment: > Abstain from ingesting food, alcohol, or caffeine or using tobacco products within 3 hours of the assessment Š you may have other fluids up to an hour before your test. > Avoid moderate or vigorous physical activity within 12 hours of the assessment. > Please contact us before taking your medications if you are taking any that have been prescribed by a physician for a heart condition such as medication for angina or b-blockers so that we can advise you when and if you can take your medication. What to wear: > Clothing should permit freedom of movement and include walking or running shoes. Please ensure that the soles of the shoes are clean and free from grit and debris. Women should wear a sports bra or loose-fitting blouse with short sleeves that buttons down the front, and should avoid restrictive undergarments. > Wear a warm-up suit over the above. > Bring a towel and change of clothing (if you donÕt want to wear your sweaty clothes home). What to expect: > You will perform an exercise test on a motor-driven treadmill. The exercise intensity will begin at a low level and will be advanced in stages depending on your fitness level. We may stop the test at any time because of signs of fatigue or changes in your heart rate, electrocardiogram (EKG), or blood pressure. It is important for you to realize that you may stop when you wish because of feelings of fatigue or any other discomfort. > The evaluation may be fatiguing Š so you may wish to have someone accompany you to the assessment to drive home afterwards. What to bring: > Your OHIP card. > Any medication you may need to take at the time of your appointment (see above for medications). Location: The Personal Health Evaluations are done in our offices at Suite 303, 2338 Hurontario Street. This building is the 3rd building north of The Queensway on the west side of Hurontario Street. Pre-test confirmation: One of the staff from The Robarts Health Program will contact you prior to your test to confirm your appointment and answer any questions you may have prior to your arrival. |
