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EKG Stress Test

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This referral does not require charity care (IFH referral).

Senior Clinician

Place an order for the referral in Epic.Inform patient that the test will occur at Institute for Family Health (IFH) on Madison/119th, and should take about 1-2 hours.No caffeine 24h prior to test and nothing to eat or drink except water 4 hours before test. No smoking several hours before test. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.Send patient to ACT for help in scheduling this test.Before clinic ends, communicate the necessity and urgency of the referral to the TS.

Teaching Senior

Include the necessity and urgency of the referral in the weekly referrals@mssm.edu email.Please notify the EHHOP Cardiology TS of the new referral.Ensure that the order was entered correctly in Epic.This test is performed at IFH, not at Mount Sinai.

Access to Care Team

Ask patient about his/her upcoming availability for test scheduling.Contact Emerging Referrals Rep to schedule stress test.

Cost

The patient will undergo a resource assessment at IFH. Patients at the lowest level usually will be asked to pay $10. For additional cost information, contact the Emerging Referrals Manager.

Wait Time

Wait time for stress tests done under the study will vary depending on patient availability and clinic appointment availability. Stress tests can usually be scheduled within 1-2 weeks.

Contact Information

Cardiovascular Imaging (855) 674-3278

EHHOP Cardiology TS: Robert Arao

ACT Accessory Referrals Manager: Aishwarya Raja