Nuclear Stress Testing with Drugs: Special Instructions
Do not eat or drink after midnight before the test.

Take your regular medicine, including your blood pressure medicine. However, if you are taking theophylline, aminophylline or other medications for breathing, you must stop them 24 or preferably 48 hours, before the Persantine test. Speak with your physician.

If you are diabetic, do not take your insulin or oral agent. Bring the medication with you.

Common Questions About Nuclear Stress Testing with Drugs

Is it safe?
There is little risk and medical professionals are present to respond to any unusual happening.

What about the radiation?
The risk from radiation exposure is comparable to that of an x-ray.

Will I need other tests?
The results of the exercise test may suggest to your doctor that you need further studies. The results may also eliminate the need for further studies.

How long will it take?
The test takes about 5 hours total.

When will my doctor have the results?
Reports are mailed the next working day. Your physician should have the results within a few days.

I take persantine routinely. Will that interfer?
Persantine tablets will not interfer with the intravenous dose used. The intravenous dose is much higher than the tablets.

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