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Why can't you eat before a stress test? @ BlurbSlate.Com ยท 5 Tips for Preparing for a Cardiac Stress Test. Skip a meal. Your goal is to have an empty stomach, so don't eat before you have a stress test. Know which pills to take. A stress test is designed to evaluate your heart during exertion, and some medications slow down the heart rate too much. Pass on the caffeine. PREP INSTRUCTIONS FOR STRESS TESTING I recently took a treadmill stress test and nuclear stress test. Basically, the conclusions are that I have: 1) moderate size inferior ischemia 2) LVEF…