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 — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
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
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
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) किन गरिन्छ?
Chest pain, known heart disease.
Myocardial perfusion imaging (nuclear stress test) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Avoid caffeine for 24 hours; some heart medicines may be paused on your doctor's advice.
Myocardial perfusion imaging (nuclear stress test) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
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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