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1. What you should know about your cardiac stress test with Lexiscan® (regadenoson) injection. Indication. Lexiscan is a prescription drug given through an IV line that increases blood flow through the arteries of the heart during a cardiac nuclear stress test.
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
A cardiac stress test may check for risks of a possible heart problem or diagnose an existing heart problem. After fasting for 3 hours prior (drinking water is allowed and recommended) to the testing
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. Cause(s) of chest pain.
symptoms or signs suggestive of coronary artery disease (CAD) such as chest pain, shortness of breath. significant risk factors for CAD such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. assessment of your condition after a cardiac procedure such as bypass surgery or coronary angioplasty.
24 Ιουλ 2014 · Lexiscan is a prescription drug given through an IV line that increases blood flow through the arteries of the heart during a cardiac nuclear stress test. Lexiscan is given to patients when they are unable to exercise adequately for a stress test. How will Lexiscan be given?
4 Ιουλ 2016 · There are four types of Nuclear Stress Tests: 1. Exercise Cardiolite Stress Test. 2. Adenosine Cardiolite Stress Test. 3. Dobutamine Cardiolite Stress Test. 4. Lexiscan Cardiolite Stress Test. What is Cardiolite? Cardiolite is a nuclear radioactive isotope termed Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi.
