FAQs

Please send an email to nuclearmedicine@mmimaging.com. Please note that this address is for general inquires only and we cannot give out test results or answer questions about your report by email or over the phone.

Yes, but only in exceptionally rare instances. A cardiologist and a technologist will be present during your test and your vital signs will be continuously monitored. Emergency equipment is immediately available to deal with any unusual circumstances and all staff involved in your testing are highly skilled and trained.

Drug induced stress tests are typically used for patients who are unable to exercise due to physical inability or due to an underlying medical condition. Your doctor will recommend the method best for you and our on-site cardiologist will assess you prior to beginning the stress test.

Sometimes patients will experience headache, flushing, shortness of breath, nausea or chest discomfort following the injection of Persantine. These effects only last about 5 – 10 minutes and then they are reversed using a drug called Aminophylline.

A drug that dilates your blood vessels is injected through an intravenous (IV) line to increase blood flow to your heart muscle. This is the method used for patients who are unable to perform physical exercise.

You will walk on a treadmill until your heart rate has reached a pre-determined level. The treadmill starts off very slow and gets a little higher and faster every 3 minutes until your heart rate is elevated to the appropriate level. Generally this takes between 5 and 10 minutes of exercise.