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Thalium stress test

Forum: The Heart Forum
Topic: Heart Disease

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Raul Damas
12/11/1999
.What should I do/don't to prepare for a thalium stress test 24 hours prior to it? Food and liquids?
Thanks
CCF CARDIO MD JMF
12/12/1999
Raul DamasYou should not take food or liquids after midnite the prior to the test.
RJP
12/11/1999
C2
.I just had last one week,NO Food or liquids for 12 hrs. It is just like a regular stress test, except for the Iv, with the injection which makes it like a reverse X-ray.Expect a all day thing.I came out fine.

CCF CARDIO MD JMF
12/14/1999
C3
.Thank you for your comments.

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