Emergency Department Follow-Up Letter
Patient Name:
Discharge Date:
Cardiac Stress Test to be completed by:
Your discharge is partially dependent on you completing a diagnostic cardiac stress test. Your condition is stable at this time; however, it is important for you to follow-up with a cardiologist for further evaluation.
This stress testing should be performed within 72 hours of discharge from the Emergency Department.
You will receive a call from Methodist scheduling department regarding the time of cardiac stress testing and follow-up appointment.
To ensure that we are able to perform your stress test in a timely manner, please make sure that you have spoken with someone from the Methodist scheduling department and received an appointment time before arriving on your test date.
If you do not have a cardiologist, Methodist will assign an in-network cardiologist to your case, based on your insurance status and coverage.
It is important that you receive this diagnostic test in order to complete your evaluation. If you do not receive a call from Methodist scheduling department by the date of the stress test above regarding your required follow-up care, please call our office immediately at 901-763-0200 and ask for the LRED Coordinator.
Thank you,
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
7691 Poplar Avenue
Germantown, TN 38138
Phone: (901) 763-0200 (ask for the LRED Coordinator)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Outpatient Stress Testing Instruction Sheet
NO CAFFEINE FOR 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TEST
NO coffee, tea, chocolate, sodas/soft drinks, or flavor add-ins
(example: Mio Water Enhancer). *This includes “Caffeine Free” & “Decaf”*
Do not eat or drink after midnight the day of your test, but you may have sips of water to drink with your medications.
Take all medications with water and bring a list of all your current medications.
DO NOT TAKE ANY DIABETIC MEDICATIONS on the morning of your test.
Do not take Theophylline or Aminophylline (rescue inhalers) for 48 hours prior to the test.
Wear comfortable running clothing and shoes (NO DRESSES OR HIGH HEELS) The waiting area is cold, please dress appropriately.
Do not wear Perfumes, Body Lotions, Oils, or Colognes
*Underarm deodorants are allowed*
Plan for testing to take 4 to 6 hours
We do not provide childcare at the testing facility. Children are not able to accompany a patient to the testing area and are not allowed to sit by themselves alone in the waiting area. Please make appropriate arrangements prior to arrival for appointment.
Emergency Department Follow-Up Letter
Patient Name:
Discharge Date:
Cardiac Stress Test to be completed by:
Your discharge is partially dependent on you completing a diagnostic cardiac stress test. Your condition is stable at this time; however, it is important for you to follow-up with a cardiologist for further evaluation.
This stress testing should be performed within 72 hours of discharge from the Emergency Department.
You will receive a call from Methodist scheduling department regarding the time of cardiac stress testing and follow-up appointment.
To ensure that we are able to perform your stress test in a timely manner, please make sure that you have spoken with someone from the Methodist scheduling department and received an appointment time before arriving on your test date.
If you do not have a cardiologist, Methodist will assign an in-network cardiologist to your case, based on your insurance status and coverage.
It is important that you receive this diagnostic test in order to complete your evaluation. If you do not receive a call from Methodist scheduling department by the date of the stress test above regarding your required follow-up care, please call our office immediately at 901-763-0200 and ask for the LRED Coordinator.
Thank you,
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
7691 Poplar Avenue
Germantown, TN 38138
Phone: (901) 763-0200 (ask for the LRED Coordinator)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Outpatient Stress Testing Instruction Sheet
NO CAFFEINE FOR 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TEST
NO coffee, tea, chocolate, sodas/soft drinks, or flavor add-ins
(example: Mio Water Enhancer). *This includes “Caffeine Free” & “Decaf”*
Do not eat or drink after midnight the day of your test, but you may have sips of water to drink with your medications.
Take all medications with water and bring a list of all your current medications.
DO NOT TAKE ANY DIABETIC MEDICATIONS on the morning of your test.
Do not take Theophylline or Aminophylline (rescue inhalers) for 48 hours prior to the test.
Wear comfortable running clothing and shoes (NO DRESSES OR HIGH HEELS) The waiting area is cold, please dress appropriately.
Do not wear Perfumes, Body Lotions, Oils, or Colognes
*Underarm deodorants are allowed*
Plan for testing to take 4 to 6 hours
We do not provide childcare at the testing facility. Children are not able to accompany a patient to the testing area and are not allowed to sit by themselves alone in the waiting area. Please make appropriate arrangements prior to arrival for appointment.