I rejected cardiolite stress test and have been scheduled for a Sestambibi stress test (kidney, doctor)

[nickerman]

Anybody know anything about the Sestamibi stress test? I am scheduled to have one for an irregular heart beat but I haven't had any lately. I turned down the cardiolite stress test because I don't want that nuclear radiation in me. I actually wonder if I need a stress test right now.

[picgirlwannabe]

Originally Posted by nickerman

Anybody know anything about the Sestamibi stress test? I am scheduled to have one for an irregular heart beat but I haven't had any lately. I turned down the cardiolite stress test because I don't want that nuclear radiation in me. I actually wonder if I need a stress test right now.

Gosh, this is a very late response to your post, but I am wondering how things worked out for you? My brand-new doctor is wanting me to have a cardiolite stress test, too. I'm not keen on having the radioactive die, either.

[cb at sea]

They radioactivity is VERY short-lived....and unless you have kidney problems, your body gets rid of it pretty fast. It's not a lot.

[DanBev]

I had the nuclear stress test 3 or 4 years ago,no problem then nor after.I do not know why the concern.