You may have a snack before the examination, but it is not recommended that you eat a full meal for up to 1 hour before the test.

To ensure an accurate result of the stress test, it is vital that you work as hard as you can on the exercise bike. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and trainers.

Please wait in the waiting room in the Heart Clinic 2, where the staff will collect you.

In connection with the examination a peripheral venous catheter is inserted into a vein on the back of your hand. If necessary, medicine can be administered through this catheter.

The examination is conducted on an exercise bike. During the test an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors your heart's electrical rhythm and your blood pressure and pulse are measured. The doctor monitors any symptoms you may experience, such as chest discomfort or fatigue. The ECG indicates whether the heart lacks oxygen as the stress level increases.

The examination helps determine the necessity for further tests and/or whether you would benefit from medical treatment and adjustment of present medical treatment.

A doctor and a nurse is present during the examination.

The examination is expected to last approximately 45 minutes. However, the result may not be available immediately after the examination. The doctor may confer the result with a senior consultant.