Treadmill vs. Chemical Stress Tests: Protocols & Preparation

Preparing for a stress test requires specific protocols regarding caffeine and food intake. Compare the diagnostic value of treadmill tests versus chemical stress tests.

Can You Eat or Drink Before a Treadmill Test?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dorian Facey

A treadmill test, also known as an exercise stress test, an exercise tolerance test, an exercise EKG or an exercise electrocardiogram, is usually requested by your doctor to provide information on how your heart responds to exercise.