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Persantine stress test is used to detect heart
complications, particularly coronary artery disease. This test is a
perfect substitute to exercise based stress test. In certain cases, such
as arthritis and exercise intolerance, stress test on treadmill is not
feasible, persantine and thalium are used to bring in the same result in
blood circulation as brought by exercises. To know more about stress
test, read.
First of all Persantine is injected
intravenously that helps expand the coronary arteries, resulting in
increased blood flow. Thallium that is also injected, works as a tracer
and it could be detected by X-rays and shows the parts of the heart
muscle receiving enough oxygen. Intake of Persantine may result in
temporary headache and dizziness. Monitoring procedure is similar to
that of stress test as electrodes are placed on the chest, to monitor
heart rate and rhythm with the help of electrocardiogram (EKG). Camera
is used to take pictures of heart. The test accomplishes in two stages.
Before
going for the test, patient must not eat or drink for at least four
hours. Caffeine consumption should be stopped for at least five hours
before the test. Diabetics and other patient must seek prior
confirmation from cardiologist about the consumption of medicine during
the Persantine stress test period. Those people who are allergic to
Persantine, must go for some other alternative rather than undergoing
Persantine stress test.
Although symptoms of stress on heart
could be noticed in the form of short breaths and consistent high blood
pressure. Any kind of stress can cause stress for heart. Anxiety and
stress have been found to be one of the important causes of heart
disorders. In lieu of stress reduction, if you consume anti-depressants
for stress relief, it may also adversely affect heart. Coping with
stress is difficult for heart patients, so they must be disseminated
stress management tips and certain stress management techniques.
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