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Mary’s investigations

printout from Mary's ECG

After her physical assessment Mary has an ECG performed. Frances tells her that this looks normal.

She goes on to explain that the next investigation will be an Exercise Treadmill Test (ETT).

Before she came to the clinic Mary tells Frances that she read the leaflet she had from the RACPC and read the following prior to:

  • Eat only light meal
  • Wear comfy shoes
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 4 hrs before
  • Avoid or reduce smoking 24 hrs before
  • Any medication instructions
  • Needs Consent
  • Should have had information on the ETT test

Page last reviewed: 03 Jun 2020