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What is persantine stress test done for?
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Test for blockages: Persantine is used to augment changes seen in stress testing when coronary arteries have a blockage that limits flow.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Looking at the heart: It's a way to do a exercise stress test via medications. It looks at the effect of the medication on the heart and if there are any areas that have a decreased activity suggesting coronary artery disease.
Answered 8/13/2012
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