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What is the cause of chest pain during a MIBI scan of the heart?
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The MIBI scan should cause no pain on its own. If there is pain during or after the test the doctor should be informed immediately.
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Can you cuddle your kids after mibi heart scan?
Ask your doctor about that.
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Nuclear stress test?
Alternative NamesSestamibi stress test; MIBI stress test; Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy; Dobutamine stress test; Thallium stress test; Stress test - nuclearDefinitionThallium stress test is a nuclear imaging method that shows how well blood flows into the heart muscle, both at rest and during activity.How the test is performedThis test is done at a medical center. The test is done in two parts:Part 1: You will walk on a treadmill (or pedal on an exercise machine).Gradually you will be asked to walk (or pedal) faster and on an incline.If you are not able to exercise, your doctor will give you a medicine called dobutamine. This medicine will make your heart beat faster and harder, similar to when you exercise.Your blood pressure and heart rhythm (ECG) will be watched (monitored) the whole time.Part 2: The health care provider will inject a radioactive substance into one of your veins and then take pictures of your heart.The radioactive material may be thallium or sestamibi. (If sestamibi is used, it's called a "sestamibi stress test.") This substance travels through your bloodstream into the heart muscle.Next, you will be asked to lie down on a table under a special camera that scans the heart. A computer creates pictures of the heart by tracking how the radioactive material moves through the area.The first pictures are taken shortly after you get off the treadmill or are given the vasodilator drug. These images show how blood flows to the heart during exercise. This is the part most commonly referred to as the "stress test," because it is the most challenging for your heart.After lying quietly for a few hours, you'll have more pictures taken of the heart. These images show blood flow through your heart at rest.The entire test can take about 4 hours. You will usually be given a long break in between scans and allowed to have a caffeine-free lunch or a snack at a nearby cafeteria.How to prepare for the testYou should wear comfortable clothes and shoes with nonskid soles. You will probably be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight, except for a few sips of water if you need to take medicines.You will need to avoid caffeine for 24 hours before the test. This includes caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee, and sodas, as well as chocolates, and certain pain relievers.Your doctor will tell you if you need to stop taking any medicines before the test. Medications used to treat asthma and angina may interfere with test results. Never stop taking any medicine without first talking to your doctor.It is important to tell your doctor if you have taken a dose of the following medications within the last 24 hours:Sildenafil citrate (Viagra)Tadalafil (Cialis)Vardenafil (Levitra)How the test will feelSome people feel fatigue, muscle cramps in the legs or feet, shortness of breath, or chest pain during the treadmill test.If you are given the vasodilator drug, you may feel a sting as the medication is injected, followed by a feeling of warmth. Some patients also have a headache, nausea, and a feeling that their heart is racing.Rarely, during the test people experience:Chest discomfortDizzinessPalpitationsShortness of breathIf any of the symptoms listed above appear during your test, let the lab personnel know immediately.Why the test is performedThe test is done to see whether your heart muscle is getting enough blood flow, and therefore enough oxygen, when it is working hard (under stress).Your doctor may order this test to determine:How well a treatment (medications, angioplasty, heart surgery) is workingIf you are at high risk for heart disease before you start an exercise program or have surgeryThe cause of new chest pain or worsening anginaWhat you can expect after you have had a heart attackThe results of a nuclear stress test can help your doctor:Determine how well your heart is pumpingDetermine the proper treatment for coronary heart diseaseDiagnose coronary artery diseaseSee whether your heart is too largeNormal ValuesA normal result means blood flow through the coronary arteries is normal.Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different medical centers. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may be due to:Reduced blood flow to a part of the heart. The most likely cause is a blockage of the arteries that supply your heart muscle.Scarring of the heart muscle due to a previous heart attackAfter the test you may need:Angioplasty and stent placementChanges in your heart medicinesCoronary angiographyHeart bypass surgeryWhat the risks areComplications are rare but may include:ArrhythmiasIncreased angina pain during the testDifficulty breathing or asthma-like reactionsExtreme swings in blood pressureSkin rashesYour health care provider will explain the risks before the test.Special considerationsBreast tissue in women and nonheart tissues such as the diaphragm can sometimes cause false positive test results. Further tests may need to be done to confirm the results. These may include a stress echocardiogram or a cardiac catheterization.ReferencesUdelson JE, Dilsizian V, Bonow RO. Nuclear cardiology. In: Libby P, Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007:chap. 16.
What is the diagnostic procedure for myocardiac infarction?
The myocardium is the muscle of the heart, so myocardial inflammation would be swelling of this tissue, for instance. A myocardial infarction is also known as a heart attack, where blood flow is blocked to the myocardium. The type of heart attack would depend on what abnormalities were found on EKG (ie: ST elevation=ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, or STEMI).
How do you get luck?
i guess luck just finds its way to you or you can do this ritual (i have become rich fallowing these steps) : 1. Light 5 candle and surround them around on the person that wants to get lucky 2. (you will need a cross) Hold the cross over your heard 3. Repeat these words: Vade retro satana Numquam suade mibi vana Sunt mala quae libas Ipse venana bibas. Translate: Step back, Satan Never tempt me with vain things What you offer me is evil You drink the poison yourself. (make sure you read the first one 13 times ) By doing this ritual u shall be getting rid of the evil things that surround you for good and what would be left is luck and happiness.
How many kbps is 0.25mbps?
Depends whether the B was capital or lowercase in the original source, and whether or not it's the same case in the answer you're looking for. Capital B is bytes (8 bits); lowercase b is bits. M or "mega-" means million; K or "kilo-" means thousand. 0.25 Mbps = 250 Kbps = 31.25 KBps 0.25 MBps = 250 KBps = 2000 Kbps In Windows' outputs or when measuring RAM, K means 1024 (because 1024 = 210) and M means 1,048,576 (= 220). But it's better to use Ki and "kibi-" for 1024 and Mi and mibi for 1,048,576 to eliminate confusion. (This is especially helpful in industrial processes, where a unit of data may correspond to an SI unit of mass or length. A kilogram is always 1,000 grams, and you'll waste a lot of fuel if your truck thinks it's carrying 10 megagrams (= metric tons) when it's really carrying 10 mebigrams.)
How do you unlock puzzle mode in Plants vs Zombies?
Beat the Adventure mode. Then you can now unlock mibi-games mode.
