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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Cardiovascular Stress Test Cost Average | $1,700 - $4,400 | Free Quote |
Pulmonary Tests (Stress Test) Cost Average | $625 - $1,650 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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La Clinica De La Raza | Oakland | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | San Bruno | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Alameda Hospital | Alameda | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Associates | So San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Seton Medical Center | Daly City | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Oakland | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | Berkeley | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Doctors Medical Center - San Pablo Campus | San Pablo | Acute Care Hospital |
Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
San Ramon Regional Medical Center | San Ramon | Acute Care Hospital |
Sutter Delta Medical Center | Antioch | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Associates | San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Laurel Grove Hospital | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland | Oakland | Childrens Hospital |
John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
San Francisco General Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Health Diagnostics of Ca. | Menlo Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
San Leandro Hospital | San Leandro | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center | South San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Medical Center | Burlingame | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital | Fremont | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Hospital | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Ultrasound, Mammography and Radiology Services Medical Group | San Mateo | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus | Concord | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Walnut Creek | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Berkeley | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Eden Medical Center | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo | Acute Care Hospital |
California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Chinese Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Marin General Hospital | Greenbrae | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Valley Memorial Center | Livermore | Acute Care Hospital |
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital | Menlo Park | Acute Care Hospital |
California Pacific Advanced Imaging | San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center | San Rafael | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Concord | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | Moss Beach | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Laguna Honda Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Rose Hospital | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
University of California San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | Daly City | 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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