Nuclear Stress Test.
A stress test that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer injected into the bloodstream to create images of blood flow to the heart at rest and during stress. Detects areas of reduced perfusion indicating coronary artery disease.
Definition
What is nuclear stress test?
A stress test that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer injected into the bloodstream to create images of blood flow to the heart at rest and during stress. Detects areas of reduced perfusion indicating coronary artery disease.
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