Pharmacologic (Persantine/Adenosine) Stress Test

The Pharmacological Stress Tests, also known as Persantine and Adenosine Stress Tests, utilize an intravenous medication that shows the circulation of your heart with a nuclear imaging machine without exercise.

These tests will take approximately three hours.

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).
• No heavy exercise prior to your test.
• No smoking 12 hours prior to your test.
• Withhold all medications except as directed by your doctor. If you have any questions, call your physician.
• If you are diabetic, you may have a cup of Jell-O prior to your test.