Cardiac Stress Testing

Imaging Services of Northeastern PA is located on Franklin Avenue in Scranton. Nuclear scanning of the heart shows how well blood flows to the heart muscle. It is usually done in conjunction with an exercise stress test on a treadmill, but can also be performed using medicines such as adenosine. Cardiac Stress Testing and MUGA scans are performed at Imaging Services of Northeastern PA.

The equipment at the cardiac testing facility was recently upgraded with two new dual head gamma cameras. The new gamma cameras will provide the latest technology available today for cardiac imaging. This new technology acquires the images faster, which will reduce the patient scan time considerably.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation
Day of your appointment:

• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
• For convenience, women should wear a sports bra
• Bring the doctor’s order along with any insurance identification cards, including any referral forms, confirmation numbers and authorizations

Preparation
Technetium Stress Tests:

• Stop all caffeine products such as tea, coffee, chocolates and colas 48 hours prior to the test date
• Stop all dedications unless your physician specifically requests that you take them before your stress test
• No breakfast the day of your study, unless you are a diabetic
• Please bring all your medication with you to your appointment

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