What chemical is used in a chemical stress test?

What chemical is used in a chemical stress test?

Through your IV, a chemical called Lexiscan will be injected. You may feel similar to what you would feel if you were exercising. You may feel a shortness of breath, headache, flushing, chest discomfort or chest pain, or dizziness.

How long does a medicated stress test take?

This test may be performed in one day or over two days based on your body size and medical conditions. Generally this test requires about 1 1/2 to 2 hours each visit. Adenosine or Dipyridamole Nuclear Stress Test: A nuclear imaging camera is used to view the blood flow to the heart at rest and with stress.

Do you hold beta-blockers before stress test?

Unless otherwise instructed by your doctor, stop taking any beta blocker or calcium channel blocker medications the day before and the day of your test.

Does nuclear medicine make you sick?

Nuclear medicine procedures are usually painless. If we inject radioactive material, generally into a vein in your arm, it is similar to giving blood.

What is the difference between a nuclear stress test and a chemical stress test?

A nuclear stress test is very similar to a regular stress test, except it also includes imaging of your heart and radioactive dye in your veins. This test takes pictures of blood flow to your heart by first injecting radioactive dye (radiopharmaceutical or radiotracer) into your bloodstream before the images are taken.

Can you take Metformin before a nuclear stress test?

Do not take any insulin or any diabetic medication including Metformin (including but not limited to Glucophage®) on the morning of your test. take any the day before your test or the morning of your test. much plain water as you like.

Should I take my BP meds before a nuclear stress test?

Refrain from all caffeine-containing foods and beverages for 24 hours prior to your study. You are allowed to take your prescribed medications, including blood pressure medications, the morning of the test with small amounts of water or juice, unless otherwise instructed by your physician.

Can I take metoprolol before nuclear stress test?

Typically, the following drugs may be stopped before a nuclear stress test, however, be sure to ask your doctor before stopping these drugs and follow his / her instructions: Beta Blockers: Lopressor, metoprolol, Toprol XL, atenolol, Inderal, propranolol. Isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO), dinitrate (Isordil)