A nuclear stress test, also known as myocardial perfusion imaging, is a procedure that shows how well blood flows through the heart muscle and how well the heart is pumping. It involves injecting radioactive materials, or tracers, that mix with blood and are absorbed by the heart muscle as blood flows through the arteries Show Full Answer

A nuclear stress test, also known as myocardial perfusion imaging, is a procedure that shows how well blood flows through the heart muscle and how well the heart is pumping. It involves injecting radioactive materials, or tracers, that mix with blood and are absorbed by the heart muscle as blood flows through the arteries. A special camera then takes pictures of the heart to reveal areas that aren’t getting enough blood flow.

Many members of MyHeartDiseaseTeam have shared their experiences with nuclear stress tests. They often discuss the process and how it helped their doctors understand their heart condition better. If you're looking for personal stories or more detailed experiences, you might find it helpful to join the MyHeartDiseaseTeam community and start a conversation there.

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