Devote means to give to. If you devote yourself to jump-roping, you might be found in your driveway every free moment of the day practicing. Nuns and priests are said to devote their lives to God. A knight in shining armor devotes himself to his lady. If you devote as much energy to your school work as you do to your hair, your grades should improve. If our country devoted to education even half of the resources we pour into defense, we could eliminate poverty. Definitions of devote.
A nuclear stress test is one of these imaging procedures. Basically, this test comprises a treadmill test, and tests wherein the images of heart are observed at rest and after physical activity. A nuclear stress test can be expensive. On an average, this test costs around USD 2,000. At times, the cost could go up to USD 5,000. Basically, the high cost can be attributed to the expensive medical equipment that is required for this imaging procedure.
1 Uninsured patients will likely pay $1,000-$5,000 for stress test and the analysis. 2  A cardiovascular stress test costs about $3,800 on average nationally, according to NewChoiceHealth.com, but can get as high as $10,900. Health insurance may cover some or all of the cost of the stress test. 2  Typically, insurance carriers cover 80%-100% of the costs. 3  Contact an insurance provider for coverage specifics. 4  Some physicians and hospitals offer discounts of up to 35% to patients who do not have health insurance.