Nuclear Cardiology Testing

Nuclear cardiology tests safely take pictures of the heart.

During a nuclear cardiology test, a very small amount of radioactive tracer (radionuclide) is injected into a vein and is taken up by the heart. A very sensitive gamma camera then takes still pictures and movies of the heart with rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress testing.

These cardiac images help to identify coronary heart disease, the severity of prior heart attacks, and the risk of future heart attacks. These highly accurate measurements of heart size and function and amount of heart muscle at risk of damage enable cardiologists to better prescribe medications and select further testing like a coronary angiogram, the need for angioplasty and bypass surgery, or devices to optimize treatment outcomes.

About Your Appointment

Please call our location which is most convenient to you to schedule an appointment.  If you require an emergency or immediate appointment, we will do everything possible to schedule you as soon as possible

• Please bring your requisition form and your valid Health Card
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete registration
• If you arrive late, your appointment may have to be rescheduled
• If you cannot make your appointment, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance

Preparation

Nuclear Cardiology Testing requires preparation.  Please go to our Preparations page for further details