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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Pulmonary Tests (Stress Test) Cost Average | $650 - $1,650 | Free Quote |
Cardiovascular Stress Test Cost Average | $1,750 - $4,600 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Oaks Radiology | Oaks | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Albert Einstein Medical Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Eagleville Hospital | Eagleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children and Nemours | Wilmington | Childrens Hospital |
The Chester County Hospital | West Chester | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Agnes Continuing Care Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Kensington Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Crozer-chester Medical Center | Upland | Acute Care Hospital |
Womens Imaging Center of Delaware | Newark | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Able Imaging (Washington Township) | Turnersville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Barix Clinics of Pennsylvania | Langhorne | Acute Care Hospital |
Doylestown Hospital | Doylestown | Acute Care Hospital |
Nazareth Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Francis Hospital | Wilmington | Acute Care Hospital |
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Frankford Hospitals - Torresdale Campus | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Open MRI and Imaging Center of Elkton | Elkton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Imaging Group of Delaware | Wilmington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Virtua West Jersey Hospital Voorhees | Voorhees | Acute Care Hospital |
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Open Mr | Bala Cynwyd | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center | Camden | Acute Care Hospital |
South Jersey Healthcare Elmer Hospital | Elmer | Acute Care Hospital |
Graduate Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Lankenau Hospital | Wynnewood | Acute Care Hospital |
Pottstown Scanning and Treatment Center | Pottstown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Hahnemann University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Temple University Children's Medical Center | Philadelphia | Childrens Hospital |
Northeastern Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital | Darby | Acute Care Hospital |
Able Imaging | Woodbury | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County | Willingboro | Acute Care Hospital |
University Dynamic MRI ( Cheltenham) | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Jennersville Regional Hospital | West Grove | Acute Care Hospital |
Temple Ne Radiology | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County | Mount Holly | Acute Care Hospital |
Doylestown Hospital Open MRI at Hartsville | Warminster | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Diagnostic Imaging of Brandywine Valley | Downingtown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Koniver Fiss Mansoory | Wilmington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
University Dynamic MRI (Northeast) | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Lifecare Hospitals of Chester County | West Chester | Acute Care Hospital |
Best Open MRI | Newark | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Riddle Memorial Hospital | Media | Acute Care Hospital |
Brandywine Hospital | Coatesville | Acute Care Hospital |
Jennersville Open MRI and Imaging Center | West Grove | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Middletown Community Radiology | Middletown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Medical Imaging of Flourtown | Flourtown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Abington Memorial Hospital | Abington | Acute Care Hospital |
University Dynamic MRI (South) | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Underwood-memorial Hospital | Woodbury | Acute Care Hospital |
Kennedy Memorial Hospitals - University Medical Center | Cherry Hill | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Valley Open MRI | Huntingdon Valley | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Pennsville Radiology | Pennsville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Delaware County Memorial Hospital | Drexel Hill | Acute Care Hospital |
Deborah Heart and Lung Center | Browns Mills | Acute Care Hospital |
Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | Acute Care Hospital |
Lower Bucks Hospital | Bristol | Acute Care Hospital |
Christiana Care Imaging Services | Newark | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Southeast Medical Imaging | Glen Mills | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Silverside OpenMRI and Imaging Center | Wilmington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Byberry MRI and Diagnostic Center | Huntingdon Valley | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Cooper University Hospital | Camden | Acute Care Hospital |
Bryn Mawr Hospital | Bryn Mawr | Acute Care Hospital |
Able Imaging, Springdale Radiology | Cherry Hill | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Mary Medical Center | Langhorne | Acute Care Hospital |
Pennsylvania Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Able Imaging (Cherry Hill) | Cherry Hill | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Central Montgomery Medical Center | Lansdale | Acute Care Hospital |
Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Mercy Suburban Hospital | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center | Meadowbrook | Acute Care Hospital |
Pottstown Memorial Medical Center | Pottstown | Acute Care Hospital |
Montgomery Hospital Medical Center | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
Christiana Hospital | Newark | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children | Philadelphia | Childrens Hospital |
Richboro MRI | Richboro | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Medical Imaging Associates | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Radiology for South Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Trolley Square Open MRI and Imaging Center | Wilmington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Paoli Hospital | Paoli | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Quakertown Hospital | Quakertown | Acute Care Hospital |
Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
University Open MRI | Bala Cynwyd | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Union Hospital | Elkton | Acute Care Hospital |
Doylestown MRI Center | Doylestown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Medical Imaging of Exton | Exton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Reg | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
The Memorial Hospital of Salem County | Salem | Acute Care Hospital |
Colmar Imaging MRI Center | Colmar | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Grand View Hospital | Sellersville | Acute Care Hospital |
Wills Eye | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Childrens Hospital |
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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