An injection of Cardiolyte, a nuclear isotope, is given just before you finish the exercise. Then, you will be asked to lie in a nuclear scanner for 20-40 minutes. In a Persantine stress nuclear test, an intravenous line will be established and Persantine will be infused.
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How is a Persantine stress test done?
An injection of Cardiolyte, a nuclear isotope, is given just before you finish the exercise. Then, you will be asked to lie in a nuclear scanner for 20-40 minutes. In a Persantine stress nuclear test, an intravenous line will be established and Persantine will be infused.
What is Persantine stress test?
What is it? A persantine thallium stress test is a test where pictures are taken of your heart muscle. A “stress” test is usually done while a person exercises. While a person exercises, caregivers can see if areas of the heart muscle are getting enough blood. You will not need to exercise for this test.
How long does it take for a Persantine stress test?
Results should be ready in about 48-72 hours. Contact the doctor who ordered the test to get your results.
What do they inject you with for a stress test?
A nuclear stress test involves injecting a radioactive tracer, then taking two sets of images of your heart — one while you’re at rest and another after exercise. A nuclear stress test is done along with an exercise stress test, in which you walk on a treadmill.
What is persantine used for?
This medication is used in combination with “blood thinners” such as warfarin to keep clots from forming after heart valve replacements. Clots are a serious complication that can cause strokes, heart attacks, or blocked blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary embolisms). Dipyridamole is an antiplatelet drug.
What is a persantine PET scan?
A PET camera detects the radiation released by the tracer to produce images of the heart. Two sets of images are taken, one after an injection at rest and another after an injection during a stress test with persantine (dipyridamole) medication, which simulates exercise.
Can I wear my bra during stress test?
Do not use creams, lotions or oils on your chest for at least 24 hours prior to the test. Women—Jogging bras may be worn during nuclear and regular treadmill testing, but NO underwire bras will be allowed. Stress echo testing will mean that you will not wear a bra of any type.
What are side effects of Persantine?
Common side effects of Persantine include:
- dizziness,
- stomach upset,
- diarrhea,
- vomiting,
- headache, and.
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin), particularly at first as your body adjusts to the medication.
What is a Persantine stress test?
Your doctor has ordered you a stress test with a medicine called Persantine. The test will show images/pictures that will help your doctor know if there is an area of your heart that is not getting enough blood. Nuclear imaging material is also given.
What is the USP number for IV Persantine?
IV Persantine® (dipyridamole USP) for intravenous injection is available in boxes of five, ten and twenty vials. Each 10 mL vial contains 50 mg of dipyridamole, NDC number 11994-005-05, 11994-005-10, 11994-005-20. Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59°-86°F). [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Do I need a Persantine thallium stress test?
The camera used for the scan takes pictures of the thallium and does not take x-rays. The amount of radiation that is in the thallium is small and safe. If you do not have a persantine thallium stress test, caregivers may not be able to decide what would be the best care for your health problems.
What is a Persantine blood test for?
The test will show images/pictures that will help your doctor know if there is an area of your heart that is not getting enough blood. Nuclear imaging material is also given. It is not a dye and is safe. Persantine, along with nuclear imaging material, is given through an IV (intravenous) in your arm.