Nuclear Cardiac Stress Test

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Nuclear Cardiac Stress Test: This is another form of stress test to detect heart disease in patient at risk.

The test consists of two parts.

First part: A medicine is given through the I.V to increase the heart rate. A second medicine which binds to the heart muscle is also given. Then you go through a scanner where multiple pictures of your heart is taken.

Second part: After 30 minutes to an hour delayed images are again taken.

CAUTION: You should not smoke, drink coffee, or take certain heart medicines like Nitrate, beta blocker which can interfere with the test results. Ask your doctor specifically about this!!!


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