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Any of you FOG's had this procedure?
Dobutamine Echocardiogram
Similar to the stress echocardiogram, but for patients who aren't able to exercise, the medication dobutamine is given by IV to quicken the heart rate. Ultrasound images can then be taken to reveal which parts of the heart may not be receiving enough blood or oxygen because of blocked arteries.
Allow at least 90 minutes for this appointment
No smoking or drinking alcohol the same day of the test
An intravenous IV line is started in your arm
Dobutamine will be slowly given through the IV (This will increase your heart rate)
Ultrasound images of your heart will be recorded during the test
Your ECG and Blood Pressure will be checked throughout the whole test
It's recommended that you stop taking your "Beta Blocker" medications 24 hours prior to testing
*Always check with your doctor about which medications you will need to stop taking prior to
I am scheduled for one tomorrow. I told them I would take the regular stress test, but they don't think my knees will take it...
Terry