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7 Ιαν 2023 · A nuclear stress test is one of several types of stress tests. It may be done after a regular exercise stress test, or it may be the first stress test used. If you have coronary artery disease, a nuclear stress test can help your health care provider learn your risk of a heart attack or other heart event.
When you schedule your nuclear stress test, you will get the following instructions: Don’t eat or drink after midnight before your appointment day, except for water or clear liquids. No smoking, no coffee or other drinks and food that have caffeine at least 12 hours before your stress test.
18 Αυγ 2023 · How do I prepare for my MPI test? Tell your health care professional about any medicines you take, including over-the-counter medicines, herbs and vitamins. They may ask you not to take them before the test.
A nuclear cardiac stress test helps diagnose and monitor heart problems such as coronary artery disease. A healthcare provider connects you to an EKG machine, injects a tracer into your bloodstream and takes images of blood flow to your heart before and after exercise.
Important patient prep for your Nuclear Stress Test: 1. Do not drink caffeinated beverages (soda, coffee, tea) 12 hours prior to your stress test. 2. VIAGRA should not be used for 24 hours prior to your Nuclear Stress Test. 3. Any medications that are Dipyripdamole (Persantine) or Adenosine based
28 Μαΐ 2024 · A nuclear stress test is an imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer to show how well your heart is functioning. Learn about the purpose, risks, and results of this test, and what to do before, during, and after the procedure.
A nuclear stress test is used to identify and assess potential blockages inside the coronary arteries. The test shows the blood flow to the heart muscle when it is stressed by either exercise or a stress inducing medication and to determine what areas of the heart have decreased blood flow.
