Has anyone had an echo-stress test induced with chemical?

As a pre-op test, I needed a visit to the cardiologist, who then wanted to do an "echo-stress" test. Instead of using a treadmill, they got approval to go with a chemically induced stress situation, at which time they will do the echo test. The catch is this must be done in the hospital. So I am thinking it must be severe, for them to only do this in the hospital. First they suggested that I would need enough time on the treadmill to measure the elevated heart stress, which should be easy to do and not after too much time on the machine. But in the end, the coordinator mentioned that the treadmill might not be strong enough to test me. So because of the weight, I get to endure this chemically induced heart attack for them to measure things. Hope it finally clears to way for surgery which is scheduled for May 20th. Appreciate your comments, Lynn

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