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Thalium stress test
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Thalium stress test
by Raul Damas, Dec 11, 1999 12:00AM
What should I do/don't to prepare for a thalium stress test 24 hours prior to it? Food and liquids?
Thanks
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Dec 12, 1999 12:00AM
You should not take food or liquids after midnite the prior to the test.
Member Comments (3)
by RJP, Dec 11, 1999 12:00AM
I just had last one week,NO Food or liquids for 12 hrs. It is just like a regular stress test, except for the Iv, with the injection which makes it like a reverse X-ray.Expect a all day thing.I came out fine.
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Dec 14, 1999 12:00AM
Thank you for your comments.
