Stress test preparation tips Here’s a review of some tips to help you prepare for your stress test: Know what medications to take and stop taking, including over-the-counter medications like ...

With a cardiac MRI stress test, you'll lie down face-up on a bed connected to the MRI machine. During the test, the bed will move through the machine and take photos of your heart and blood vessels.

Pharmacologic stress test: This test is used for people who can’t exercise. They take a drug such as adenosine, dipyridamole, or dobutamine to make their heart respond as if they were exercising.