Additionally, SHNC offers general nuclear medicine prodecures upon request. There are many diagnostic tools available today to help evaluate the function of your heart. Nuclear Studies are one type of testing your physician may use. Pictures of your heart will be taken at rest and after exercise. Special instructions for having a Nuclear test will be discussed further below.
Nuclear studies are simple and have few, if any side effects.
Your physician will order the appropriate one needed for you. Our Nuclear Technologists will also review and answer any questions you might have, when they call and confirm your appointment the day prior to your test. If at any point you have questions concerning the Nuclear study don't hesitate to call our office. Our staff will be happy to help you in any way we can. Exercise Cardiolite - for this type of exam you will need to be able to walk on a treadmill.