Food Facts. There is nothing that tastes quite like the promise of spring than sap straight from a tapped maple tree. The cool, refreshing and slightly sweet taste can cleanse the palate and awaken the mind from months of hibernation.ood Facts. There is nothing that tastes quite like the promise of spring than sap straight from a tapped maple tree. The cool, refreshing and slightly sweet taste can cleanse the palate and awaken the mind from months of hibernation.
Cardiac Stress Test. You have been referred by your physician for a stress test--an exam which shows how well your heart works during physical activity. The exam can be used to measure the blood flow to the heart as well as to see any areas where the heart has been damaged (such as by a heart attack). The test measures blood flow to the heart muscle both at rest and during stress on the heart.
During the second phase of the test, pictures are taken of the heart. These pictures are compared with pictures taken prior to the exercise portion. How Long Does a Stress Test Take? While the exercise stress test itself usually takes around 10 or 15 minutes, part one of the test takes about 30 or 45 minutes total. Dr. Willke suggests blocking off most of your morning, because you will need to go in for follow-up photos about two hours later, for the second part of the test. How Does a Stress Test Work? Before the Test: Most doctors recommend fasting prior to a stress test. Usually we do them in the morning so we suggest fasting since midnight. It is easier and safer to do a stress test without a full belly, Dr. Willke explains.