You will meet our Patient support officer who will take you through the next steps which include: The welcome pack which explains our programme and what you can expect Arrangement of an Induction onto the gym equipment with an instructor Agreement of a suitable class and time

Your reading glasses A list of current medication Suitable clothing that is comfortable and does not restrict your movement A towel and toiletries in case you would like a shower

Once your initial assessment has been completed, one of the medical team will speak to you about the results. A letter will also be sent to your GP.

You should take all your medication as normal prior to your treadmill test with Heartbeat unless you have specifically been asked not to.

You should have a light meal approximately 1 hour before your treadmill test. It is also important to have had a drink of water prior to exercise.

You should allow approximately 45 minutes for your initial assessment appointment. The duration of the treadmill test is variable and whilst we encourage patients to complete as much of the test as possible, patients typically manage between 2 and 9 minutes on average. Patients will not be asked to complete any more than they

A GP and cardiac physiologist undertake your test, they will explain the results and answer any questions you may have.