A Myocardial perfusion imaging (nuclear stress test) is a nuclear medicine test of the heart. It shows blood supply to the heart muscle at rest and under stress. Typical effective dose 9 to 12 mSv, similar to about 3 to 4 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Blood supply to the heart muscle at rest and under stress.
Chest pain, known heart disease.
Avoid caffeine for 24 hours; some heart medicines may be paused on your doctor's advice.
Typical effective dose 9 to 12 mSv, similar to about 3 to 4 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
3 to 4 hours. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Nuclear medicine
परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।
निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does a mpi show?
Blood supply to the heart muscle at rest and under stress.
Why is a mpi done?
Chest pain, known heart disease.
How do I prepare for a mpi?
Avoid caffeine for 24 hours; some heart medicines may be paused on your doctor's advice.
Does a mpi use radiation?
Typical effective dose 9 to 12 mSv, similar to about 3 to 4 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a mpi take?
3 to 4 hours
Myocardial perfusion imaging (nuclear stress test) क्यों किया जाता है?
Chest pain, known heart disease.
Myocardial perfusion imaging (nuclear stress test) के लिए कैसे तैयारी करें?
Avoid caffeine for 24 hours; some heart medicines may be paused on your doctor's advice.
Myocardial perfusion imaging (nuclear stress test) गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
Typical effective dose 9 to 12 mSv, similar to about 3 to 4 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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