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Thallium (nuclear) Stress Test
A thallium stress test is used to show blood flow to your heart while exercising and while at rest.
A thallium stress test, also called a nuclear stress test, shows blood flow into your heart while exercising and at rest. The test can show the size of the chambers of your heart, but it is mainly used to tell how well your coronary arteries supply your heart muscle with blood. It can also show whether your heart muscle is scarred or damaged. Your doctor may order this test if they suspect that your heart is not getting enough blood flow when under stress, if you have chest pain, or if you have had a heart attack.
Citations:
Nelson, J., & Sullivan, D. (2018, September 17). Thallium Stress Test. Thallium Stress Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Risk. Retrieved October 16, 2020, from https://www.healthline.com/health/thallium-stress-test
UCSF Health. (2018, 18 6). Nuclear stress test. Nuclear stress test. Retrieved October 16, 2020, from https://www.ucsfhealth.org/medical-tests/007201
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