Can i drink coffee before an echocardiogram?

Do not eat or drink anything for three to four hours before the test Wear comfortable clothing, as you will be laying on a table or bed Your cardiologist may have other instructions for you depending on the type of echocardiogram you are going to have. read more

Doctors recommend avoiding intake of coffee or any other caffeinated drink for minimum 24hours before the echo test. In addition, doctors also recommend skipping over the counter medications having caffeine content. This is so because intake of caffeine suddenly increases the blood pressure and heart rate. read more

There are no food or drinking restrictions for a standard electrocardiogram. However, you should not eat or drink at least three hours before a stress echocardiogram and at least six hours before a transesophageal echocardiogram. You can drink water up to two hours before a transesophageal echocardiogram. Take your medication at the usual time. read more