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BC Testing

• Cardiolite Nuclear Imaging Test:  Nuclear stress tests visualize the myocardium to help rule out coronary artery disease using rest and stress images.  A Cardiologist compares the images to differentiate between normal, ischemic or infracted tissue.  The patient has an IV and undergoes a stress test.

  • Treadmill  -  Patient must be able to walk on treadmill.  Patients should stop taking medications listed on the attached med sheet 1 day prior to the test date.  This test take 3 1/2 hours to complete.
  • Persantine –   Patients should stop taking medications listed on the attached med sheet 1 day prior to the test date.  This test takes 3 ½ hours to complete.  (see note 1)
  • Adenosine – Patients should stop taking medications listed on the attached med sheet 1 day prior to the test date.  This test takes 3 ½ hours to complete.  (see note 1)

• Holter Monitoring:  Evaluates arrhythmias for a 24-hour period.  During that time, the patient wears a monitor that records their heartbeats.  No preparation required.  This test takes 30 minutes to complete.

• Echocardiography:  Used to evaluate wall motion and structural abnormalities.  No preparation required.  This test takes 30 minutes to complete.

  • With Contrast:  This helps visualize the myocardium in sub-optimal studies.  Patient will have an IV and receive an injection of contrast agent.  This test takes 45 minutes to complete.
  • Saline Bubbles:  This helps in assessing septal defects.  No preparation required.  This test takes 45 minutes to complete.

• Carotid Doppler:  No preparation required.  This test takes 30 minutes to complete.