PATIENT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NUCLEAR STRESS TEST
(Adenosine Thallium, Thallium Treadmill, Dobutamine Thallium)
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID
RESCHEDULING:
72
HOURS BEFORE YOUR TEST
- If you are taking Aggrenox, stop this medicine threedays before the exam Ask your physician about ALL other medications, including blood pressure and anxiety medications.
24
HOURS BEFORE YOUR TEST
- NO colas or soft drinks including caffeine free.
- NO coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea of any kind, including herbal tea.
- NO chocolate (candy, cakes, pies, cocoa, whitechocolate, etc.).
- NO Anacin, Excedrin, or other aspirin productscontaining caffeine.
- NO Persantine (Dipyridamole).
- NO Theophylline type medications.
THE
DAY OF YOUR TEST
- Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before your test.(This includes chewing gum & breath mints)
- NO water pills (diuretics) until after yourtest.
- Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit. Avoid wearing dresses,under-wire bras, jumpsuits, or clothing with metallic buttons.(NOTE: Exam area tends to be cold, dress warmly or bring a blanket)
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring your medications with you in their original containers.
- After stress portion of the exam, you will need to provide a high-fat snack for yourself to eat. (Examples: Bananas, cheeseburgers, tacos, milkshake, potato chips or peanut butter sandwich)
- Bring your insurance cards with you.
- Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
- For best results please follow all instructions carefully.
- Allow at least 6 hours to complete exam.
- Only patients will be allowed in the exam area.
- The radioisotopes for this exam are a special order.Please call us if you are unable to keep your appointment or there will be a charge for the radioisotope.
- Patients over 250 lbs. will require a 2nd day of testing.