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How does the test work?
A test with Cardiolite® usually consists of taking pictures of your heart in two phases: a stress phase and a resting phase. To learn more, see pages 8 to 11 of this booklet.
Where are stress tests given?
Stress tests are given in special offices called nuclear medicine or nuclear cardiology labs. The labs may be in hospitals or in outpatient offices.
Who performs stress tests?
Stress tests are performed by healthcare providers specially trained to give them. Your test may be given by a qualified healthcare provider such as a doctor, nurse, or technologist.
How long will the test take?
Stress tests may be completed in 1 day or on 2 separate days. Normally, the test takes 2 to 4 hours to complete. If your test is done on 2 separate days, it will take about 2 hours each day.
How should I prepare for the test?
Follow your doctor's advice when preparing for the test. He or she may tell you10:
Not to eat or drink for several hours before the test. Patients with diabetes may receive special orders.
Not to take some of your medicines before the test. Your doctor will tell you which ones not to take.
To avoid caffeine for 24 hours before the test. Caffeine may affect your results.
When you make your appointment, the staff at the lab may offer even more advice. For example, they may tell you to1,4,10:
Bring a list of all your medicines with you.1 The staff will ask you to name all the medicines you take, even the ones you may not be taking on that day.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing for the exercise phase of the test. Wear footwear with non-skid soles, too.4,10 You may be asked to exercise as hard as you can, and these items may increase your comfort.
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. |
