• Helps determine the cause of chest pain
• Helps identify irregular heartbeats
• Helps evaluate heart- related signs and symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue or fainting
• Helps assess the function of an implanted pacemaker
• Helps determine the effectiveness of certain heart medications

Preparation

Generally fasting is not required before the procedure. Depending on your condition your doctor will recommend any additional/ specific preparation. You need to notify your doctor if you are taking medications or have a pacemaker implanted.