A nuclear heart scan, also known as a myocardial perfusion imaging, is a diagnostic imaging procedure used to assess the heart's efficiency. This diagnostic procedure used for اسکن هسته ای قلب assessing coronary artery disease, identifying heart tissue damage. The test is also involves determining the heart's pumping capacity.
Preparation for the nuclear heart scan involves some steps. The day before the test, patients are usually asked to avoid consuming foods high in fat and caffeine. The night before, patients are instructed not to eat after 10 or 11 pm. They may be given instructions to stop taking certain medications, such as diuretics and beta blockers. In some cases, patients may be given a mild sedative to help them remain calm.
On the day of the test, patients are usually asked to arrive about 45 minutes before the test. They will be asked to put on a hospital-issued gown.
