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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Cardiolite stress test
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Cardiolite stress test
by Bob__0__0, Feb 24, 1999 12:00AM
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
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Cardio MD - MTR, Feb 24, 1999 12:00AM
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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.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions. Good luck.
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