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Exercising Nuclear Imaging Study |
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Description |
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This test is composed of three parts. First, an IV is started in your arm through which you will be injected with a radiopharmaceutical for the resting image of your heart. After this image is acquired, the second portion of the test starts with a
Stress Test. At peak exercise you will be injected through your IV with another dose of radiopharmaceutical for the stress image of your heart. The third part of the test is the acquisition of the stress image of your heart. The pre- and post-exercise images will be
compared and the results sent to the ordering physician. |
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Length |
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This test will take
approximately 3-4 hours to complete. |
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Preparation |
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You are not to eat or
drink for at least 6 hours prior to your test.
Absolutely no caffeine
or decaffeinated products for at least 24 hours prior to
the
study.
Please discuss with
your physician which medications you can take the day
before and
the day of your test.
Please wear loose,
comfortable 2-piece clothing.
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