Patient Instructions
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Patient’s Name
Date of Test
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Time of Test
Time of Registration
Cardiology Department
Ground Floor
812 North Logan Street
Danville, IL. 61832
(217) 443-5281
To pre-register call: (217)443-5273
Insurance pre-authorization?
Your insurance company may require that you obtain preauthorization for this test. Please call your insurance representative to determine if this is required for your insurance coverage.
If you are unable to keep this appointment, please call the cardiology department at (217) 443-5281. If possible, please call 24 hours prior to the appointment time.
Do I Eat or Drink before the procedure?
You may have toast and juice 3 hours prior to the test.No caffeine /decaf products for 24 hours prior to your test. Do not take blood pressure or heart medication 24 hours prior to your test. (Bring a current list of all the medication you are taking).
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
How long will the procedure take?
This procedure will take approximately 2 hours.
What will happen during this procedure?
A Dobutamine Stress Echo is a combination of a stress test and an echocardiogram. This test is used to evaluate the heart muscle, pumping function and valves of the heart. This test is done using medication (Dobutamine) and requires no exercise. You will be connected to a heart monitor and an I.V will be started. As the medication is going through the IV, pictures of your heart will be obtained using ultrasound. More ultra sound images will be obtained throughout the procedure. Your heart rate and blood pressure and oxygen saturation will be monitored. A cardiologist will be present for your procedure.
How do I dress for the procedure?
You will be asked to undress from the waist up and wear a patient gown.
How do I get my result?
Please check with your physician for test results and further instructions.