What To Expect and What To Do To Get
Ready For Your Test or Procedure

What medications can you take? How long before a procedure should you refrain from eating or drinking? Where is the best place to park?

At Minnesota Heart Clinic, we provide you with easy-to-follow directions to help you get ready for your scheduled tests and procedures.

No matter which diagnostic testing or procedure you’re undergoing, please be aware that each one has a unique set of directions to follow. To find out what to do, please click on the procedure listed at right.

CT Imaging
Stress Testing
Echocardiography
Nuclear Cardiology
Vascular Testing

Cardiac Catheterization 
Cardiac Rhythm Management/ Electrophysiology
Laboratory Blood Test Evaluation
Enhanced Extracorporeal Counterpulsation (EECP)