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A Stress Test With Cardiolite®
What is a stress test?
A stress test is used by doctors to diagnose heart disease.1 If your doctor wants you to have a stress test, you may have symptoms of heart disease or certain risk factors for it. Not everyone who has a stress test has heart disease. Your test results can help your doctor determine if you have disease or if you may be at risk for a heart attack.
What is coronary artery disease?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a type of heart disease. CAD occurs when the arteries that carry blood to the heart become clogged with fatty deposits (plaque).2,3These buildups can clog the vessels, reducing the amount of blood that flows to your heart.4 When that happens, more serious problems can develop, including:
- Chest pain, or angina
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Changes in your heart rhythm
Although there is no cure for CAD, there are many treatments available to help you. And there are steps you can take to lower your risk and help improve the health of your heart and your blood vessels.
What are the risk factors for coronary artery disease?
Common risk factors that doctors look for are6-9:
- Age and gender
- Family history of heart disease
- Diabetes
- High levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol
- Low levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Lack of exercise
- Being overweight
- Poor diet
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Stress
The more of these risk factors you have, the greater are your chances of developing heart disease.6 A stress test with Cardiolite® can help your doctor determine if this is a problem you may face.
Indications and Usage: It is usually not possible to determine the age of a myocardial infarction or to differentiate a recent myocardial infarction from ischemia. Important Safety Information: If you are pregnant, suspect you may be pregnant, or are a nursing mother, discuss this with your doctor before undergoing the procedure. |
