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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Pulmonary Tests (Stress Test) Cost Average | $280 - $725 | Free Quote |
Cardiovascular Stress Test Cost Average | $1,100 - $2,850 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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South Bay Hospital | Sun City Center | Acute Care Hospital |
Morton Plant Hospital | Clearwater | Acute Care Hospital |
Excel Medical Imaging | New Port Richey | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Florida Hospital - Carrollwood | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
West Coast Radiology | Palm Harbor | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayfront Medical Center | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Tampa Bay Imaging | Tampa | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
St Pete MRI | St Petersburg | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Total Imaging - Parsons | Brandon | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Summit Imaging | Brooksville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Northside Imaging Center | St Petersburg | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point | Hudson | Acute Care Hospital |
Spring Hill MRI | Spring Hill | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Sun Coast Hospital | Largo | Acute Care Hospital |
Tower Radiology Center - Bloomingdale | Brandon | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Advanced Imaging Concepts Pl | Brooksville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Tampa Bay Imaging | Pinellas Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Community Diagnostic of Brandon | Brandon | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Advantage Diagnostics Group | Tampa | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital | New Port Richey | Acute Care Hospital |
Mease Countryside Hospital | Safety Harbor | Acute Care Hospital |
All Children's Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Childrens Hospital |
Brandon Regional Hospital | Brandon | Acute Care Hospital |
Tower Diagnostic Center of Brandon | Bradon | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Bayfront Health Brooksville | Brooksville | Acute Care Hospital |
Mease Dunedin Hospital | Dunedin | Acute Care Hospital |
Tower Radiology Center Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Rose Radiology - Stand Up MRI of Tampa | Tampa | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
University Diagnostic Institute | Tampa | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Tampa General Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
South Florida Baptist Hospital | Plant City | Acute Care Hospital |
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills | Acute Care Hospital |
Town and Country Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayfront Health Dade City | Dade City | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Largo Medical Center | Largo | Acute Care Hospital |
Oak Hill Hospital | Brooksville | Acute Care Hospital |
Florida Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Palm Harbor MRI | Palm Harbor | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Community Hospital | New Port Richey | Acute Care Hospital |
Life Imaging Center | Brooksville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital | Tarpon Springs | Acute Care Hospital |
Florida Orthopaedic Institute | Temple Terrace | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Westcoast Radiology | Clearwater | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Edward White Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Total Imaging of Sun City | Sun City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Petersburg General Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Memorial Hospital of Tampa | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Nu-best Whiplash Injury Center | Palm Harbor | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Stress Test Patient Preparation
Do not eat or drink for three hours prior to the procedure. This reduces the likelihood of nausea that may accompany strenuous exercise after a heavy meal. If you are a diabetic, make sure you let your doctor know ahead of time so you can get specific instructions regarding your insulin prior to your Stress Test. A good rule of thumb for Insulin Dependent Diabetics is to eat a small meal 4 hours prior to your test and then take your insulin. For Non-Insulin Diabetics, eat a light meal 4 hours prior to your test and then take your oral medication. It is important to monitor your glucose levels prior to the test. Your glucose should be less than 150. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are suitable for exercise. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, caffeine and other stimulants a few days prior to the test in that they may affect the results of your test. Avoid skin oils and lubricants prior to the test in that it may inhibit the test electrodes from sticking to your skin. Check with your doctor but most likely heart medicines will need to be stopped one or two days prior to the test. Discuss all medications or herbal supplements you are taking prior to the test. Some of these may alter your test results and your physician and the technician should be aware of what you take prior to the test. Bring a list of all your medications with you for review by the facility.
What to expect during and after a Stress Test
A Stress Test is a relatively painless procedure. The only discomfort may be associated with the exercise performed in order to put the heart under stress and possibly the adhesives used to attach the electrical leads, electrodes, to your chest. The exam does not produce electricity, but simply records the electrical activity produced by a patient's heart. The overall preparation and test will take approximately 60 minutes not including waiting time. When the test is ready to be run a technician will bring the EKG machine to the patient and attach the leads onto the patient's chest with small stickers. Prior to starting to exercise, the technician will perform an EKG test to measure your heart rate and blood pressure at rest. Upon completion, you will be asked to run on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bike to increase your heart rate. The EKG test will be on and monitored at regular intervals by the technician during your exercise. It is important to tell the technician if you feel chest, arm, or jaw pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, dizzy, lightheaded, or any other unusual symptoms. You will be asked to exercise until you feel exhausted or for about 10 to 12 minutes.
After the test you will cool down by walking or pedaling slowly for a few minutes. The EKG test will continue to be on to monitor your heart until all levels return to normal. Your EKG results will be interpreted by a trained doctor and then discussed with you directly.
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