As a medical professional with expertise in cardiology, I can tell you that the time it takes to get the results of a stress test can vary depending on the type of test and the healthcare facility. For a standard exercise stress test, you may receive preliminary results immediately after the test is completed, as the healthcare provider will have observed your heart rate, blood pressure, and symptoms during the test. However, the full report, which includes a detailed analysis, may take a few hours to a day to be prepared and reviewed by a cardiologist. If the stress test involves imaging, like an echocardiogram or a nuclear stress test, the results might take longer, possibly a few days, because the images need to be interpreted by a specialist.

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While the exercise stress test itself usually takes around 10 or 15 minutes, part one of the test takes about 30 or 45 minutes total. Dr. Willke suggests blocking off most of your morning, because you will need to go in for follow-up photos about two hours later, for the second part of the test.read more >>