Name of Test |
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Description |
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Preparation required
before test |
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| Stress Test -
Treadmill |
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Evaluation of: using maximal or sub maximal treadmill, continuous
electrocardiograph monitoring. Patient is able to walk. Does not have LBBB,
pacemaker, beta-blocker, bone or muscular problems. Weight limit 350 pounds.
Test consists of: an Ultrasound of the heart and valves. |
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Light meals only within 3
hours of test. Bring
comfortable walking shoes
and loose clothing. |
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| Stress Echo -
(Imaging)
Echocardiogram with
Treadmill Stress Test |
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Evaluation of: structures and functioning of the heart for diagnosing heart
abnormalities.
Test consists of: patient must be able to walk to perform this test. An
abbreviated echocardiogram is done before and after the treadmill. Weight Limit 350 pounds. |
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Yes - please see handout
"Stress Echocardiogram" |
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| Stress Echo -
w/Dobutamine |
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Evaluation of: The structures and functioning of the heart for diagnosing heart
abnormalities.
Test consists of: patient is unable to walk. An I.V. is set up and a
pharmacological stimulation is administered. Plus imaging with echo or nuclear. |
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Yes - please see handout
"Dobutamine Stress
Echocardiogram" |
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| Stress Test -
(Nuclear Imaging) |
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Evaluation of: blood flow to the heart for Coronary Artery Disease.
Test consists of: I.V. (2) Nuclear injections pre and post stress test. Test takes 3
hours. Stress testing is done on treadmill. Weight Limit 350 pounds. |
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Yes - please see handout
"Nuclear Medicine Stress
Test" |
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| Stress Test -
w/Adenosine
(Nuclear Imaging) |
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Evaluation of: blood flow to the heart for coronary artery disease.
Test consists of: I.V. (2) Nuclear injections pre and post stress test. Test takes 3
hours. Stress testing is done by using pharmacological agent because patient has
limited mobility, LBBB, pacemaker, taking beta-blocker or has
bone/muscular problems. Weight limit 350 pounds. |
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Yes - please see handout
"Nuclear Medicine Stress
Test" |
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| Stress Test -
w/Dobutamine (Nuclear
Imaging) |
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Evaluation of: blood flow to the heart for coronary Artery Disease.
Test consists of: IV, (2) Nuclear injections pre & post stress test, Test takes 3
hours Stress testing done by using pharmacological agent because patient has
breathing difficulties. Weight limit 350 pounds. |
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"Nuclear Medicine Stress
Test" |
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