Cardiac: The Basics of Stress Testing

• Learning Objectives
• Introduction
• Exercise
• Indications
• Pharmacological Stress - Adenosine
• Pharmacological Stress - Dipyridamole
• Cardiac Positive Inotropic Agent - Dobutamine
• Key Points

Key Points

• There are several protocols available for performing stress tests
• Patient selection is vital so that the risk for the patients is reduced
• Knowledge of the mechanism of action of any pharmacological agent used is important as well as how to reverse any side effects
• The optimum timing of the radiopharmaceutical injection varies between the different protocols
• Resuscitation equipment should be available and staff performing stress tests should be trained to an appropriate level

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