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.
In the review in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, the authors found that most of the studies that showed garlicâs blood pressure-lowering effect used a dosage of 600 to 900 milligrams of garlic per day. How Many Cloves. You may be able to lower your blood pressure by consuming 1/3 to 1 1/2 grams of fresh raw or dried garlic daily. Since most garlic cloves are about 3 grams, this is equivalent to 1/10 to 1/2 a garlic clove daily. Your blood pressure may be lowered more if you eat more.