What does a myoview stress test show?
The Myoview Stress Test (treadmill) is a diagnostic test to evaluate chest pain or shortness of breath, to detect the presence of early heart disease, to assess your functional capacity, or to update the status of your coronary circulation following a cardiac event.
What is myocardial perfusion stress test?
Myocardial perfusion is an imaging test. It’s also called a nuclear stress test. It is done to show how well blood flows through the heart muscle. It also shows how well the heart muscle is pumping. For example, after a heart attack, it may be done to find areas of damaged heart muscle.
What is a lexiscan myocardial perfusion imaging test?
This is a type of nuclear scanning test. It shows how well blood flows to the heart muscle. The lexiscan stress test involves injecting a medication called lexiscan into your IV while you are closely monitored. The medication makes the heart respond as if you are exercising.
Why would a cardiologist order a nuclear stress test?
A nuclear stress test is an advanced diagnostic tool for finding the cause of new or worsening chest pain, stratifying risk for heart disease, deciding how well treatment is progressing, and/or evaluating recovery after a heart attack. Most of the stress tests performed by Heart House physicians are done in the office.
What are the after effects of a nuclear stress test?
The problem should go away after you stop exercising. Dizziness or chest pain. These symptoms can occur during a nuclear stress test. Some people also have nausea, shakiness, headache, flushing, shortness of breath and anxiety during the stress test.
What is difference between stress test and nuclear stress test?
A regular stress test shows the EKG, heartrate and blood pressure while you are walking on a treadmill. A nuclear stress test shows your physician pictures of the blood flow to the heart muscle, in addition to the EKG, heartrate and blood pressure.
What are the risks of a Lexiscan?
Common side effects of Lexiscan include:
- headache,
- dizziness,
- nausea,
- stomach discomfort,
- decreased sense of taste,
- mild chest discomfort,
- shortness of breath, or.
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin).
Is a Lexiscan stress test painful?
You may feel short of breath, or experience headache, flushing, chest discomfort or chest pain, dizziness, or nausea. You may also experience abdominal discomfort, a metallic taste in the mouth, or a hot feeling. Be sure to tell the medical team giving your test if any of your reactions worry you.