PATIENT EDUCATION: PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR A NUCLEAR CARDIAC STRESS TEST

Course overview

Nuclear cardiac stress test (also known as thallium stress test, sestamibi stress test, or myocardial perfusion imaging) is a diagnostic test used to measure blood flow to the heart muscle during stress and while at rest. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for providing patient education about nuclear cardiac stress test, including a step-by-step process and the benefits of patient education on this topic. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.