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Important Safety Information. Lexiscan should not be given to patients who have certain abnormal heart rhythms unless they have a pacemaker. PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ON PAGES 16-17. PLEASE SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION AT THE END OF THE DOCUMENT. CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. FIGURE 1. NORMAL VS CLOGGED ARTERIES.
If you have a stress test with Cardiolite®, your doctor will inject you with a small amount of radioactive Cardiolite®1 and use a special camera to take pictures of your heart. Please discuss any concerns regarding this procedure with your doctor. What is a stress test? A stress test is used by doctors to diagnose heart disease. If your
1. For Females: If there is a chance you could be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant, you should not have Cardiolite material. Therefore, you should not have the Cardiolite test done. Please let the Doctor’s secretary know this prior to coming in for the test or at the time the test is to be scheduled. 2.
The lexiscan stress test is useful to determine: • If there is adequate blood flow to your heart during increasing levels of activity • Extent of a coronary artery blockage • Prognosis of patients who have suffered a heart attack • Effectiveness of cardiac procedures done to improve circulation in coronary arteries
LEXISCAN or ADENOSINE/CARDIOLITE/MUGA Cardiac Stress Test PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS Appointment day and time: _____ Your physician has ordered you to have a Cardiac Stress Test. Please follow these instructions for the best experience and to ensure you do not have difficulties with the procedures.
CARDIOLITE STRESS TEST. Your physician has ordered a Cardiolite stress test. This is a procedure that will provide your doctor with valuable diagnostic information about the health of your heart. The radiation exposure you will receive is less that that associated with many x-ray procedures.
Also bring a caffeinated drink for post stress test to help with side effects if necessary • Allow 4 hours for testing • Do not wear metal of any kind across the chest the day of testing • You may take your medications as normal unless directed by the doctor • Please bring a bottle of water to drink during the testing
