Stress imaging of the heart helps your doctor detect the amount of blood flow to the heart muscle. When increased demand or stress on the heart occurs in the presence of disease, your heart may not be able to receive the blood it needs. This may cause chest pain and shortness of breath. During a stress test EKG pads will be attached to your chest in order to monitor your heart during the exam. An intravenous access (IV) also will be started for the radio isotope injection during the stress test. Depending on the type of exam you have, you will either exercise on a treadmill or have a prescribed medication given to you intravenously.

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