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What's a nuclear stress test like? Is it safe?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Oct 5, 2023 | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
Your doctor probably just wants to make sure that you don't have any parts of your heart which are damaged and are causing arrhythmia. PVCs are usually benign but with the symptoms you describe your doc is probably just wanting to be cautious and to rule out anything more dangerous.
Nuclear stress tests identify damaged areas in the heart. I haven't had one but they are used to identify areas of the heart that are damaged. These may cause arrhythmia.
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Thanks . I had a great technician.He told me only one incident in which a person's bp rose and later redid test well.Said never another incident in ten years and dr.said same.Dr said don't listen to those not in the medical field..I was totally ok..Normal findings.
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@gailg, our friend @cynaburst is right on point, I think. Your initial diagnosis raised questions that are best answered by observing the heart doing its work. Some degree of coronary insufficiency may be suspected, and your follow up stress test and impending catheterization is providing important additional information. Stay at it! What did your doctor say about advantages and disadvantages of "blood thinners" in your situation? We'll be interested in how things are going in the days ahead.