Nuclear Stress Testing

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting millions every year. To diagnose and monitor issues with your heart before they worsen, we offer nuclear stress testing services. Our experienced and qualified cardiologists use the most advanced technology and diagnostic tools to identify heart issues and address them with prompt care. If you are facing unidentified symptoms related to your heart health, we urge you to book a consultation with our specialist at Healthy Living Heart and Vein as soon as possible.

What Is Nuclear Stress Testing

Nuclear stress testing is a non-invasive imaging technique that indicates how well your heart functions and how much blood flows to it at rest and during exercise. It can help in the early diagnosis of heart issues such as coronary artery disease, heart attack, or heart failure.

Nuclear stress testing services can provide valuable information about your heart health that other tests may not determine. It can:

• Show the presence, location, and size of any blockages in your coronary arteries.
• Indicate the extent of damage or scarring in your heart muscles.
• Reveal the functioning of your heart.
• Show how well your heart responds to stress or exercise.
• Help determine the best treatment plan for your condition.
• Monitor the effectiveness of your treatment or medication.

What To Expect From Nuclear Stress Testing

It is an outpatient procedure that usually takes a couple of hours. First, we will inject a radioactive tracer into your blood through an IV line. You will relax on a table while a special scanner takes 3D pictures of your heart at rest. 

Next, you will do some physical activity, such as walking on a treadmill or pedaling on a bike. Another dose of the radioactive substance will be injected during the exercise. After this step, you will return to the table, and the scanner will record more pictures of your heart under stress.

Our cardiac specialist will analyze the images to determine any underlying issues. We will use the results of this test to diagnose your heart condition and plan a treatment.

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Nuclear stress testing is a safe and effective technique to diagnose heart issues. Contact us today for further assistance.