should i go for a nuclear stress test, as my doctor suggested?
I’m healthy as a horse, have low cholesterol, low tryglycerides, low to normal blood pressure. the only ting I have is an arrhythmia, but does nuclear stress test give any pertinent info about arrhythmia?
It depends on the type of arrhythmia. Usually arrhythmias result from problems with the way electricity flows through the heart, and electrophysiology studies (EPS for short), which map the current flow in the heart, are more helpful.
A nuclear stress test shows pictures of the blood flow to various parts of the heart. They take one set of pictures when you are resting, and another set when the heart is under stress–either from running on a treadmill, or injecting a chemical to stress the heart.
If your arrhythmia is from part of your heart not getting enough blood, then the nuclear stress test might help figure it out.
Very few doctors will order tests without a sound reason, but if you have reservations, you should get a second opinion from a Cardiologist. If your first doc has a problem with you getting a second opinion, you need a new doctor.
Good luck.
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August 8th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
If your doctor said it…
It’s pretty advisable.
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August 8th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Listen to your doctor….Or you can try another one to make sure.
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August 8th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
yes if ytour doctor says so
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August 8th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Have you had ECG done? what about something called 24 hour ECG monitoring (also known as Holter)?
Usually Thallium (nuclear)stress test should be done anyway before going ahead with for example an electrophysiology study, but of course ECG should be done too.
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August 8th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
It depends on the type of arrhythmia. Usually arrhythmias result from problems with the way electricity flows through the heart, and electrophysiology studies (EPS for short), which map the current flow in the heart, are more helpful.
A nuclear stress test shows pictures of the blood flow to various parts of the heart. They take one set of pictures when you are resting, and another set when the heart is under stress–either from running on a treadmill, or injecting a chemical to stress the heart.
If your arrhythmia is from part of your heart not getting enough blood, then the nuclear stress test might help figure it out.
Very few doctors will order tests without a sound reason, but if you have reservations, you should get a second opinion from a Cardiologist. If your first doc has a problem with you getting a second opinion, you need a new doctor.
Good luck.
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August 8th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
ya dont worry
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August 8th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Depends on the type of arrythmia. Have you had a 24 hour monitor or even a 30-day monitor to determine the type of arrythmia. if you have reservations I would consult with a second cardiologist peferably one who specializes in arrythmias.
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