Yes, this sounds like a nuclear stress test, also known as myocardial perfusion imaging. During this test, a radioactive tracer is injected into your vein (often in the wrist), and a special camera takes pictures of your heart. This helps assess blood flow and how well your heart is pumping. It's a common test for Show Full Answer

Yes, this sounds like a nuclear stress test, also known as myocardial perfusion imaging. During this test, a radioactive tracer is injected into your vein (often in the wrist), and a special camera takes pictures of your heart. This helps assess blood flow and how well your heart is pumping. It's a common test for evaluating heart function and detecting areas with reduced blood flow. For more details, visit url: https://www.MyHeartDiseaseTeam.com/resources/ej....

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