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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Cardiovascular Stress Test Cost Average | $1,050 - $2,700 | Free Quote |
Pulmonary Tests (Stress Test) Cost Average | $360 - $925 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Premier Imaging Center Plc | Bingham Farms | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Poh Medical Center | Pontiac | Acute Care Hospital |
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Warren Campus | Warren | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakwood Southshore Medical Center | Trenton | Acute Care Hospital |
Warren Radiology | Warren | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint John Oakland Hospital | Madison Heights | Acute Care Hospital |
The Imaging Center | Allen Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Med-scan | Southfield | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Regional Medical Imaging - Southgate | Southgate | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Bald Mountain Diagnostic Imaging | Lake Orion | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Biomagnetic Imaging Center | Port Huron | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Genesys Regional Medical Center | Lapeer | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Beaumont Hospital , Troy | Troy | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John Macomb Hospital | Warren | Acute Care Hospital |
Botsford Hospital | Farmington Hills | Acute Care Hospital |
Wellpointe Imaging Center | Rochester Hills | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Oakwood Heritage Hospital | Taylor | Acute Care Hospital |
Clarkston MRI | Clarkston | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Mercy Hospital | Port Huron | Acute Care Hospital |
Contemporary Imaging Downriver | Trenton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Lapeer Regional Medical Center | Lapeer | Acute Care Hospital |
Sinai-grace Hospital | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Mary Mercy Hospital | Livonia | Acute Care Hospital |
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak | Royal Oak | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John River District Hospital | East China Township | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center | Dearborn | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland | Pontiac | Acute Care Hospital |
Providence Hospital | Southfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Avant Imaging | Brighton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Bio-magnetic Roseville | Roseville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
St. John Oakland MRI Center | Madison Heights | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Township | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John Hospital and Medical Center | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center | Mount Clemens | Acute Care Hospital |
Metro Diagnostic Imaging | Sterling Heights | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
St John Health System Detroit Macomb Campus | Detroit | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Bio-magnetic Resonance | Madison Hts | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Harper University Hospital | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center | Rochester | Acute Care Hospital |
Clinton Diagnostic | Clinton Township | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Brighton Hospital | Brighton | Acute Care Hospital |
Michigan Resonance Imaging | Rochester Hills | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Port Huron Hospital | Port Huron | Acute Care Hospital |
North Oakland Medical Centers | Pontiac | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital | Howell | Acute Care Hospital |
Huron Valley-sinai Hospital | Commerce | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakland Imaging Services | Farmington Hills | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Garden City Hospital | Garden City | Acute Care Hospital |
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe | Grosse Pointe | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakland Regional Hospital | Southfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakwood Annapolis Hospital | Wayne | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakwood Canton Imaging | Canton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Open MRI of Michigan | Madison Heights | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Clarkston Health Center | Clarkston | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital | Wyandotte | Acute Care Hospital |
Great Lakes MRI of Michigan | Warren | 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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