Myocardial Perfusion Stress Test
(Nuclear Medicine, Cardiolite)
In this procedure, a regular treadmill exercise test is combined with pictures obtained by using a small amount of radioisotope called Cardiolite and a special camera. This sophisticated stress test can provide your doctor with information about your heart’s function and blood supply. Cardiolite is not a drug; therefore, patients will experience no side effects from its administration.

Some patients, for one reason or another, are unable to perform the exercise portion of the test. In these instances, the physician may choose to use a drug to stress the heart. Side effects of the drug will be explained more fully at appointment time.

The entire procedure should be completed in 3-4 hours with a one hour break.

Printable Patient Instructions for the Myocardial Perfusion Stress Test