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Is it safe to smoke after a myocardial perfusion scan thallium scan cardiac nuclear imaging?
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It is never safe to : Although it is no more risky to smoke after a scan, it is never safe to smoke.
Answered 12/23/2011
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No: It is never "safe" to smoke! but there is no particularly increased risk due to the thallium perfusion scan. So go ahead and smoke but take serious measures to stop, soon.
Answered 9/29/2012
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Well...: Since you had a cardiac nuclear scan, I assume your doctors were looking for coronary artery disease. You seem to be a smoker, which makes artery disease worse. So smoking is not a good thing for you, and you should try to stop. Having said that, you are probably not in any more immediate risk for heart problem for smoking after the nuclear exam. Long term risks are greater with smoking.
Answered 9/13/2015
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