Stress Test

  • Wear Comfortable exercise clothes and shoes to perform activity
  • Light snack 1 hour before test
  • No caffeine, smoking or exercise prior to test
  • Medications see list
  • Have inhalers if appropriate

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Resting Metabolic Rate

  • Minimal fast of three (3) hours prior to test
  • No Caffeine, smoking or exercise prior to test
  • Early morning is most appropriate time (6 to 10 am)
  • Medications as directed

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VO2/Cardio VO2 Max

Pulmonary Function Test

  • Wear Comfortable exercise clothes and shoes to perform activity
  • Light snack 1 hour before test
  • Have inhalers if appropriate
  • Medications see list
  • No Caffeine, smoking or exercise prior to test

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Medications

All Beta Blockers including: Acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, carvedilol, esmolol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, penbutolol, pindolol, propranolol and timolol need to be discontinued the morning of the test.

Diabetic medications (oral) including: Chlorpropamide, Tolazamide, Tolbutamide, Gliclazide, Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide, Rosiglitazone, Metformin, Pioglitazone, Nateglininde and Repaglininde need to be discontinued the morning of the test. Insulin needs to be cut in half. Insulin pumps should be discontinued.

Any questions regarding any medications, contact our office at 480.664.4615