What are the results of a nuclear stress test?

Your doctor will discuss your nuclear stress test results with you. Your results could show: Normal blood flow during exercise and rest. You may not need further tests. Normal blood flow during rest, but not during exercise. Part of your heart isn’t receiving enough blood when you’re exerting yourself.

When was the nuclear flask crash at Old Dalby?

Perhaps the most spectacular trial at the Old Dalby Test Track was the Central Electricity Generating Board Nuclear Flask crash test, which took place on 17 th July 1984. The collision was a public demonstration staged to dispel fears that a nuclear waste flask could not survive the impact of a rail crash.

What should you avoid before a nuclear test?

You may be asked not to eat, drink or smoke for a period of time before a nuclear stress test. You may need to avoid caffeine the day before and the day of the test.

Can a nuclear stress test be done on a treadmill?

A nuclear stress test may be performed in combination with an exercise stress test, in which you walk on a treadmill. If you aren’t able to exercise, you’ll receive a drug through an IV that mimics exercise by increasing blood flow to your heart.

Your doctor will discuss your nuclear stress test results with you. Your results could show: Normal blood flow during exercise and rest. You may not need further tests.

What kind of tracer is used for nuclear stress test?

The choice of the optimal radioactive tracer for creating a useful image during a nuclear stress test has evolved over the years. In the past, thallium-201 (Tl-201) was most commonly used. Today, that has largely been replaced by technetium-99 (Tc-99), which can provide clearer images with less radiation exposure.

What should I wear to a nuclear stress test?

Wear or bring comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Don’t apply oil, lotion or cream to your skin on the day of your nuclear stress test. A nuclear stress test may be performed in combination with an exercise stress test, in which you walk on a treadmill.