Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How reassured (typically that is) should one feel about the possibility of a heart attack after receiving a negative nuclear stress test result?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Nuke: A normal perfusion study predicts a low probability of heart attack over the next year or two. You should discuss your specifics with the doctors who know you.
Answered 12/1/2013
4.7k views
Not perfect: It is reassuring but not perfect. The nuclear study relies on differential distribution of blood flow and the dye. Most CAD show distribution in vessels unequally, therefore, the dye will be distributed unequally. If there is diffuse disease, the distribution could be equal and will miss the differential and will read as no disease. Talk to your md or cardiologist if in doubt of symptoms.
Answered 11/30/2020
4.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Ct angiogram score of 0 in 2012, 2 negative stress echo and 3d echo. Dad heart attack at 50 and I have CHD papvr. Chest pain but negative test. Help?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had a nuclear heart stress test. Right after, dr. Did my hida scan on the gallbladder. Did not give more nuclear stuff. Will this affect hida results?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had a stress test with negative results. 4 months later had a triple heart bypass. How did i go from a negative stress test to the triple bypass?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
46 yr old. Normal nuclear stress test 2011, norm exercise test 2012, 6/6/13 no blockages seen on heart cath. Do I have to worry about heart attack?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How reliable is a nuclear stress test? Had echo's in the last year after my heart attack EF 30,40 and 45 last one 9/10/14. Nuclear last week EF 33
If one has a negative nuclear stress test, should another be given in the future? How often should the heart be stressed?
Possibility of heart attack with normal: EKG, troponin, nuclear stress, cardiac MRI, echo, calcium score? I have chest / left arm pain. Need cath/CTA?
Does poor r wave progressive and nonspecific st&t adnormal waves mean you had a heart attack. The findings were from a nuclear stress test.
Does costochondritis really feel like your having a heart attack?So how can I know which one?Normal 2decho, ecg, stress test, chest xray
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
