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I have a two day stress test next week and am afraid. Can I have a heart attack during the test? I have tremendous pain when I climb even two flights of stairs!
This discussion is related to Highly questionable use of the Persantine/Thallium stress test in this patient?.
This discussion is related to Highly questionable use of the Persantine/Thallium stress test in this patient?.
The stress test is closely monitored by a doctor and the tech. Your vital signs will show any stress or you can call a halt to the test if you are unable to continue.
If you experience pain with very little exertion, the doctor may forgo the exertion and inject a medium into your vessels an observe reaction for diagnosis. You won't need to exert yourself.
If you experience pain with very little exertion, the doctor may forgo the exertion and inject a medium into your vessels an observe reaction for diagnosis. You won't need to exert yourself.
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