Is a myocardial perfusion stress test safe?
Any stress procedure may have some risks, and you should consult with your physician regarding the risks and benefits of this procedure. The radioactive materials, Myoview and/or Thallium, have been shown to be safe. This test and these materials are routinely used worldwide, under physician supervision, for Myocardial Perfusion Imaging. Neither Myoview nor Thallium are dyes and there are no serious side effects associated from their injections. How is the test performed? The test consists of two parts, a rest and exercise portion. The entire test will be completed in 3-4 hours. An intravenous (I.V.) line will be placed in your arm or hand vein to allow the ease of the Myoview injection. The I.V. will be removed when the test in completed. Myoview will be administered through the I.V. while you are at rest and once again during peak exercise. After the resting injection of the Myoview is administered you will be asked to wait for one hour to let the tracer circulate. Pictures will then
