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How does having a breakfast meal interfere with the results of cardiolite nuclear stress test?

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Eating rleeases some enzymes which can interfere with the test

Answered 2/15/2023

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

May shift blood to gut and worsen stress test as less going to heart, But i would ask the tester as they would know what to might happen if men like you.

Answered 3/10/2023

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