cardiolite and renal disease

[Nushka]

Do you know of any incidents of renal disease caused by cardiolite given in a cardiac stress test?

[NBodoin]

What if you have mild elevations of BUN and Creatinine?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,


Cardiolite is a nuclear radioactive isotope termed Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi. It is injected through an IV and it travels in the bloodstream and through the coronary arteries until it is picked up by the heart muscle cells. Generally, Cardiolite is cleared from your body in 24 hours by natural processes.  Most patients experience no side effects. Occasionally patients have a metallic taste in their mouth. A few cases of flushing, edema, injection site inflammation, dry mouth, fever, pruritis, rash, urticaria and fatigue may be attributed to administration of the agent. However, no literature on  renal disease as a side effect is present.

Take care and regards.