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Question Title: Cardiolite stress testForum: The Heart Forum
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I had a cardiolite stress test done this morning. When I got home from work this afternoon there was a message stating that they wanted me back for the rest portion of the test. I left the hospital under the impression that if I did not get a call back, I could assume the results were negative. Does the fact that I have been called back indicate that something showed up or is it typical to be called back? Thanks, Bob
Dear Bob, thank you for your question. I suspect that this was the normal procedure for the stress test, and not necessarily that you had an abnormal result on the test. With a cardiolyte stress test, blood flow to the heart is evaluated during peak exercise on the treadmill and then is compared to blood flow to the heart at rest. The stress images and rest images are compared to determine if a blockage in a coronary artery causes a reduction in blood flow to the heart muscle during periods of increased stress on the heart (exercise). Normally, these images are obtained 2-3 hours apart. Thus, I suggest that you speak with your physician regarding the results of your stress test to get an accurate report.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
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