Thallium stress test
Alternate Names : Sestamibi stress test, MIBI stress test, Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy
Risks
Complications are rare but may include: - Arrhythmias
- Increased angina pain during the test
- Difficulty breathing or asthma-like reactions
- Extreme swings in blood pressure
- Skin rashes
Your health care provider will explain the risks before the test.
Special Considerations
Breast tissue in women and nonheart tissues such as the diaphragm can sometimes cause false positive test results. Further tests may need to be done to confirm the results. These may include a stress echocardiogram or a cardiac catheterization.
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