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.
And best of all, thereâs evidence that suggests that these are herbs and spices that lower high blood pressure. Some common spices that you can use in place of salt are black pepper, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, chili powder, curry powder, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper is especially known for reducing LDL, or âbadâ cholesterol. You can also use saffron, which contains a chemical called crocetin which helps lower blood pressure.