I’ve had 3 since 2010. Two routine physicals and the last while exploring my recent Afib. I drove to and from all. Dispute the name, none were stressful or showed a real issue.

Good luck.

Thank you so much for your awesome and helpful reply. I feel a bit better now. You are a blessing!

I have had this test in December 2021. Not much to it other than a radio isotope injected into your IV as you walk on a treadmill that every few minutes gets steeper and the treadmill speeds up. They of course have an EKG on you to monitor heart activity and also BP monitor to check your blood pressure during the test. There is also a red button for you to press if you just feel you can't continue to the test. You have scans of your heart prior to the test and after the test. It is pretty amazing. I had to stop the test at the 8 minute mark because my new HIP couldn't keep up with the pace. My own fault as my glutes were just out of shape. I was told my METS was 10.1 which was equal to an intensive workout. You can google METS and it reveals level of activity. My max heart rate was 148BPM. 191/80 for my blood pressure and ECG findings showed: No ischemic ST changes, arrhythmias or significant ectopy. After the test my heart and BP normalized.

My wife was my ride home but I am sure you could drive home afterwards. I was actually admitted the day prior because of Jaw pain which was the result of a new splint (bruxism) that needed an adjustment. My doctor directed me to an ER as he wasn't taken any chances. The purpose of the stress test was made by the Cardiology department for the next morning and they didn't want me to leave and come back the next day. So I spent the night at Brooks Army Medical Center. Up at 6 AM and wheeled down to the clinic to start my test.