What is this test?
Nuclear medicine scan to assess blood flow to the heart muscle during stress and rest conditions.
Why is it needed?
Detects areas of reduced blood flow to the myocardium, aiding in CAD diagnosis and treatment planning.
Procedure
Check-in → Baseline ECG → Radiotracer injection → Stress test (treadmill or medication) → Second injection → Imaging → Resume …
How to prepare
Fasting 4 hours, avoid caffeine for 24 hours before test, pregnancy screening required
What is STRESS THALLIUM SCAN?
Nuclear medicine scan to assess blood flow to the heart muscle during stress and rest conditions.
Why is STRESS THALLIUM SCAN Recommended?
Detects areas of reduced blood flow to the myocardium, aiding in CAD diagnosis and treatment planning.
STRESS THALLIUM SCAN Procedure
How to Prepare for STRESS THALLIUM SCAN
Fasting 4 hours, avoid caffeine for 24 hours before test, pregnancy screening required
Prerequisites
Fasting for 4 hours
Avoid caffeine for 24 hours
Pregnancy Screening Required
What Do STRESS THALLIUM SCAN Results Show?
Comparative perfusion images at rest and stress showing ischemia or infarction.
Conditions Detected by STRESS THALLIUM SCAN
Myocardial Ischemia
Post-Angioplasty Assessment
Post-Bypass Surgery Assessment
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial Infarction
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What is STRESS THALLIUM SCAN?
Nuclear medicine scan to assess blood flow to the heart muscle during stress and rest conditions.
Why is STRESS THALLIUM SCAN recommended?
Detects areas of reduced blood flow to the myocardium, aiding in CAD diagnosis and treatment planning.
What is the procedure for STRESS THALLIUM SCAN?
Check-in → Baseline ECG → Radiotracer injection → Stress test (treadmill or medication) → Second injection → Imaging → Resume activities
How should I prepare for STRESS THALLIUM SCAN?
Fasting 4 hours, avoid caffeine for 24 hours before test, pregnancy screening required
What do STRESS THALLIUM SCAN results show?
Comparative perfusion images at rest and stress showing ischemia or infarction.
How long does STRESS THALLIUM SCAN take?
The STRESS THALLIUM SCAN procedure typically takes 3h 0m. Your report will be ready within 4h 0m.
How do I book STRESS THALLIUM SCAN through EVE?
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