Why perform an Exercise/Dipyridamole Thallium/Tetrofosmin Scan ?
• Suspected coronary artery disease, suffering chest pain, and assessing the viability of the heart muscle. Preparation: • No caffeine containing beverages after midnight. • Fast from 7:00 am – before this you may have a light breakfast eg. Lightly buttered toast and orange juice. • Wear suitable clothing and footwear if having an exercise test • Know that the test may take the whole day, however you may have a break of 2-3 hours in the middle of the day. About the Exercise Thallium/Tetrofosmin Scan: • You will be asked to go straight to the Cardio-vascular Investigation Unit (Level 6, Theatre Block, Royal Adelaide Hospital) in the morning. • You will be connected to a heart monitor (ECG) and a drip line put into a vein in your arm. • You will be asked to walk on a treadmill that will slowly increase in speed. • Your heart rate and blood pressure will be monitored the whole time, however if you experience any shortness of breath or chest pain or similar symptoms, tell the staff immedia
