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A 54-year-old male asked:

How often can nuclear stress test be safely repeated, would doing two tests in 4 month be safe. any radiations concerns. ?

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Dr. Anthony Fillyanswered

Radiology 28 years experience

No sig danger: The amount of radiation is pretty minimal. If its indicated, it should be fine but why repeat it after only 4 months?

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