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A Stress Test With Cardiolite®
What is Cardiolite®?
Cardiolite® is an imaging agent used in stress tests to see how well blood is flowing to and through your heart.10
If you have a stress test with Cardiolite®, your doctor will inject you with a small amount of radioactive Cardiolite®1 and use a special camera to take pictures of your heart.
Please discuss any concerns regarding this procedure with your doctor.
Why does my doctor want me to have this test?
There are several reasons you may be asked to have a stress test with Cardiolite®:
Your doctor suspects you may have heart disease and wants to confirm it.
Your doctor may suspect coronary artery disease if you have chest pressure or other symptoms.1 Having certain risk factors such as high blood pressure or family history of heart disease could also increase your chance of having coronary artery disease. It's important to be tested, because some people with heart disease feel no symptoms at all.Your doctor already knows you have heart disease and wants to monitor your condition. If you have already been diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor may ask for a stress test to:
– Look for any heart damage you may have
– Track the progress of your condition and assess your risk for problems in the future
– Determine how well your treatment is workingA stress test with Cardiolite® provides information about how well blood is flowing to your heart and how well your heart is working.3
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. |
