• How much radiation is used with a nuclear stress test?

I'm going to have a nuclear stress test at the end of next week. I'm wondering, how much radiations is going to be used for this test?

2 Answers

  • Cardiologist
  • Saint Louis, MO

It all depends what type of radiotracer is used, and what type of testing is done.

  • Nuclear Medicine Specialist
  • Houston, TX

It's about the same as a CT scan.

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