One-Day Cardiolite Stress Test Patient Preparation Page 1 of 4 A Cardiolite stress test is a procedure used to view blood flow to the heart muscle. This procedure will take approximately 3-4 hours . Some of that time is scheduled downtime spent in the waiting room. If you choose, bring something along to help occupy that time. Insurance Information
1. Salt Water. Salt water helps treat low blood pressure because the sodium in salt increases blood pressure. Do not overdo this remedy though, as excess salt can prove to be unhealthy. Simply mix one-half teaspoon of salt in a glass of water and drink it. You can also drink sports beverages.
Epidemiological studies report that quercetin, an antioxidant flavonol found in apples, berries, and onions, is associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Quercetin supplementation also reduces blood pressure in hypertensive rodents. The efficacy of quercetin supplementation to lower blood pressure in hypertensive humans has never been evaluated. We tested the hypothesis that quercetin supplementation reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients.