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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
THALIUM STUDY
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THALIUM STUDY
by BETTY CARTER, Oct 06, 1999 12:00AM
YESTERDAY MY HUSBAND WAS GIVEN A THALIUM STUDY STRESS TEST BUT HE WAS NEVER PUT ON A TREAD MILL. CAN THAT BE RIGHT?
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Oct 06, 1999 12:00AM
, Oct 06, 1999 12:00AM
He probably had a "chemical stress test" where a drug is given to the heart to simulate exercise. This is a common procedure for people unable to walk on the treadmill.
