Graded Exercise Stress Test (GXT)

The Graded Exercise Stress Test (GXT) includes an exercise portion, which lasts approximately three-to-15 minutes.

The GXT is concluded following the exercise portion.

Preparing for this procedure

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, slacks or shorts.
• No solid food, milk products, chocolate, coffee, tea or pop after midnight prior to your test (you may have sips of water or juice).
• If you are diabetic, you may have a cup of Jell-O prior to your test.
• No heavy exercise prior to your test.
• No smoking 12 hours prior to your test.
• Withhold all medications except as directed by your doctor.

Questions?

If you have any questions, call your physician.