Ambulatory
Monitors
Ambulatory monitors are small, portable electrocardiograph machines that are able to record the heart’s rhythm.
Caffeine-Free Guidelines in Preparation for a Stress Test
Instructions so that your test can be performed as scheduled, without delay.
Electrocardiogram
(EKG)
A test that records on graph paper the electrical activity of the heart using a ECG/EKG device.
Exercise Stress Test
An exercise stress test that involves exercising on a treadmill while you are closely monitored.
Head Upright Tilt Test
A test that records your blood pressure and heart rate on a minute-by-minute basis while the table is tilted in a head-up position at different levels.
Metabolic Exercise Stress Test
A test that involves exercising on a treadmill or stationary cycle while you are closely monitored and breathing through a mouthpiece and/or face mask.