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Stress Nuclear Instructions:
1.   No caffeine 24 hours before the test, including coffee, decaf, tea, soda, and chocolate.
2.   Nothing to eat or drink, including water, 3 hours before test. 
3.   The day of the test, take medications with sips of water.
4.   If you are diabetic, take half of your usual dosage of your diabetes medication in the morning.
5.   Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
The test takes up to 2 – 4 hours.  
 

1.   No cafeína 24 horas antes del examen, como el café o té, descafeinado, refrescos o chocolate.
2.   Nada de tomar ni de beber (incluyendo agua) 3 horas antes del examen.
3.   Si toma medicamentos, bébaselo con tragitos pequeños de agua.
4.   Si es diabético, tome la mitad (1/2) de su medicina de diabetes por la mañana.
5.   Vístase con ropa cómoda y zapatos de caminar.
Duración del examen: 2 – 4 horas.