stress/nuclear test

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

hi went to my cardio today , wants to do a stress/nuclear test this really gives me anxiety anyone have one and did you have side affects from the stuff they put in you to take pics of heart. thanks a lot

[loreley]

Yes, I had a nuclear stress test last year and I had no side effects whatsoever from the injected stuff. In my case it was 99m Sestamibi given in 2 different doses for isotopes 1 and 2. The doctor wanted to rule out any blockage in my arteries because the EKG was abnormal. I was very happy to be told that no blockages were detected and that everything looked pretty much normal. I must confess that before the test I was very nervous but it really turned out to be no big deal. So hang in there, and good luck with your test!

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

thank you so much loreley thats makes me feel better . i know, i will walk they will put stuff in than i take pics , they give me more i go eat  and come back in 45 mins do more oics. yes its always the part of just having to do it i guess and am praying i get the same call that theres no blockages like you . i will report back what the out come is , i ask for prayers on this thank you and GOD BLESS.

[marshaldillon]

I also had a nuclear stress test. If you google it, you will see that there are no side effects to worry about like there usually is with medicine. They inject you with trace amounts of a nuclear tracer. The tech showed told me it is a 'tiny' amount. I always worry about side effects of any type of medicine, but after reading several "googles", I didn't sweat it. You'll be fine.