Stress tests are used to diagnose coronary artery disease

An exercise tolerance test or stress test records the heart’s electrical activity (rate and rhythm) during exercise.

Benefits of undergoing a stress test in Plano

By placing the stress of exercise on the heart, the test can bring out abnormalities caused by partial blockages in the coronary arteries—abnormalities that are often completely unapparent at rest.

Your physician will obtain valuable information about the condition of your cardiovascular system from the exercise tolerance test. The stress test is one of several diagnostic tools that are available to help determine the presence of absence of heart disease. The stress EKG also helps your physician determine your level of cardiovascular conditioning and assess the safety of an exercise program for you.

Where to go for your test

Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center
6601 Preston Rd
Plano, Texas 75024
469.800.6300

It is very important that you keep your appointment once it is scheduled.

If you must cancel your appointment, please give the office at least 24 hours notice by calling 469.800.6300.

Our testing schedule requires tight time restrictions, so please notify the office immediately if you will be late for your appointment. We appreciate your complete cooperation.

Preparing for your stress test

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes. There is a changing room available.
  • Since your blood pressure will be checked periodically during the test, wear a short-sleeved shirt or blouse.
  • Do not wear boots, jumpsuits, overalls or a dress.
  • Please do not eat or drink anything with caffeine in it for eight hours before your stress test.
    (Items with caffeine include sodas, "caffeine-free" sodas, coffee, decaf coffee, tea, decaf tea, chocolate, Excedrin and certain cold or diet pills).
  • Do not eat anything four hours prior to the stress test.
  • Please do not smoke or exercise eight hours before testing.
  • You should continue to take all medications, unless your cardiologist instructs you to do otherwise.