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Exercise Treadmill Test with Radionuclide Imaging: To find and assess heart disease - 10/2024

Exercise Treadmill Test with Radionuclide Imaging: To find and assess heart disease
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Abstract

This handout explains a test that will help your doctor assess your heart health. For this test, you will receive an injection, have pictures taken of your chest, and exercise on a treadmill. Radionuclide imaging is a way for us to see inside your heart. It is also called a radioisotope scan.

Author
Heart Institute at UWMC
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2020
Revision Date
10/2024
General Subject
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diagnostic Tests
Specific Subject/Keyword
Exercise
Heart Function Tests
Languages
English
Record ID
4908