If your primary care physician recommends that you be tested, he/she may call for one of the following tests provided through the BMH Cardio/Respiratory Department:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Routine Cardiac Stress Testing
• Holter Monitor Recording and Scanning Services
• Cardiac Event Monitoring
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Testing is provided Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment with the written order of a physician/allied health professional. To schedule an appointment, call 1-802-257-8218. For more information about the BMH Cardio-Respiratory Department click here.
For specific information about these tests click here.

Your doctor also may order tests provided through the BMH Radiology Department which includes the following:

• Stress testing with Nuclear Imaging
• Stress testing with Echocardiography
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Testing is provided Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment with the written order of a physician/allied health professional. To schedule an appointment, call 1-802-257-8256 for Nuclear Imaging and 1-802-257-8895 for Echocardiography. For more information about the BMH Radiology Department click here.
For specific information about these tests click here.

Testing Requirements
Each test may require different preparation. Please discuss what you should do with the person with whom you make the appointment or with the ordering physician. You may also click here for Cardio-Respiratory Patient Information or click here for Radiology Patient Information. When arriving at the hospital, stop at patient registration/admitting near the main entrance to register.

What happens to my test results?
All tests are interpreted by a physician. If the doctor discovers something you need to know at the time of the test he will tell you. Most tests results take an average of seven working days to complete. Call your doctor for test results.

Cardiac Rehab
The Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at BMH offers a comprehensive 12-week phase II outpatient program and an exercise-only phase III maintenance program. These programs are specially designed for people recovering from heart attacks or surgery or for people with heart disease. For more information about the BMH Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Program click here or call 1-802-257-8331.