My mother needs a stress Thalium test

2018-08-01 08:08:15
How long does it take to get stress Thalium test? She is 73 and her doctor has asked her to get a stress Thalium test done. Please advice
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It is an outdoor procedure and very simple non invasive test for heart. It doesn’t take long time . so simple and-best procedure in cardiac diseases

Answered2018-08-01 09:46:25

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Answered2018-08-01 10:56:16

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A thallium stress test is a nuclear imaging test that shows how well blood flows into your heart while you’re exercising or at rest. This test is also called a cardiac or nuclear stress test. During the procedure, a liquid with a small amount of radioactivity called a radioisotope is administered into one of your veins. The radioisotope will flow through your bloodstream and end up in your heart. Once the radiation is in your heart, a special camera called a gamma camera can detect the radiation and reveal any issues your heart muscle is having. In Bangalore it is present in places such as Narayana health, HCG hospital, etc.

Answered2018-08-01 08:52:10

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