What does the nuclear stress test involve?
The nuclear imaging stress test involves an injection of a small amount of radioactive material, which circulates in the bloodstream and shows if your heart muscle is receiving adequate blood supply under stress and/or rest conditions. How safe is the test? Nuclear Stress Tests may have some risks, and you should consult with your physician regarding the risks and benefits of this procedure. Med Health Services has a certified physician providing personal supervision at all times we perform this procedure. The radioactive materials injected have been shown to be safe, with a low incidence of adverse reactions. This test and these materials are used routinely worldwide, under physician supervision, for nuclear imaging. The radioactive are not “dyes,” and there usually are no side effects from their injection. How is the test performed? The test usually consists of two parts, after exercise and under resting conditions. The radioactive material will be injected during peak exercise and o
