What is a Contrast
Stress Echocardiogram?
This is the same as a Stress Echo, except that an inert suspension of microbubbles is injected into a vein in your arm during the echocardiogram to enhance the images and therefore the accuracy of the test.
What to Expect
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You will be informed about the procedure by a doctor or a technologist and you will be asked to sign a consent form. A small needle will be inserted into a vein in your arm before the procedure and will be used to inject a few drops of contrast material at various times during the echo procedure.
How to Prepare
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Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Do not eat for two hours before the test. If you’re a smoker, you should refrain form smoking for at least two hours before the test.
Continue all of your medications as usual unless otherwise instructed by your doctor or by the office.
