Nuclear Stress Test

The most frequently performed Nuclear Cardiology test is known as a Nuclear Stress Test. It is used to compare your heart’s behavior between rest and exertion either after exercise or, if you are unable to exercise, with the injection of medication to increase blood flow to the heart.

Nuclear SPECT Technology

Nuclear SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography), is a safe and effective diagnostic imaging procedure. While there is some risk related to elevating your heart rate, serious problems are rare. Occasionally, some people experience dizziness, shortness of breath or an irregular heartbeat. When this happens, the symptoms go away quickly when you stop exercising and your heart rate returns to normal. The tracer used in the test quickly deteriorates and should be completely out of your system in about three days.