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.
The Harvard Medical School reported a UK study that determined foods containing potassium nitrate were even better than supplements using potassium chloride for lowering BP. (8) Hawthorne berries have both herbalists and mainstream medicos agreeing on its blood pressure lowering ability.