Nuclear Cardiology

Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (SPECT)
This test is for the detection of coronary artery disease. The patient exercises and then receives a small injection of an isotope, which provides evaluation of the blood flow to the heart muscle and evaluates heart function. Patients unable to walk on a treadmill can receive a medication such as Dipyridamole (Persantine), which simulates exercise and replaces the treadmill portion of the heart test. This test is completed in one day.

Resting Thallium - Myocardial Perfusion Imaging - for detection of myocardial viability.

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