Stress Test

[Redvet2415 8]

I saw my cardiologist this morning and had my ekg done and that went good but the doctor ordered a stress test and an echocardiogram for me to do, did anyone else have to have this done and how did you do?

[rking 484]

the exact same thing happened to me. it surprised me. i had it all done and everything was fine! i think he just wanted to make double sure because he was saying, in a letter, that i was healthy enough, heart wise, to have surgery.

no worries!!

[AmyQwith2 23]

My cardiologist required it also - just had my echo and stress test done today. I honestly didn't mind - if there was an issue I'd rather know it up front. I'm a type 1 diabetic so I usually assume I will undergo more testing.

[Sajijoma 1,324]

I didn't have anything other than an EKG. Sometimes if the EKG is a little inconclusive, they may do an echo or stress test to check to make sure you are strong and healthy enough for surgery.