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Dr- 1. I Am 48 Years Ago I Underwent A
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1. I am 48 years ago I underwent a cardiac nuclear stress test
2. The results were fine. But now I am concerned about the radiation that I was exposed to in this test
3. I am concreted about getting any more imaging moving forward that subjects me to radiation because I am concerned about the risks
4. Do you have any thoughts/suggestions? Do you know how much radiation I was likely exposed to in this type of test?
Thank you.
1. I am 48 years ago I underwent a cardiac nuclear stress test
2. The results were fine. But now I am concerned about the radiation that I was exposed to in this test
3. I am concreted about getting any more imaging moving forward that subjects me to radiation because I am concerned about the risks
4. Do you have any thoughts/suggestions? Do you know how much radiation I was likely exposed to in this type of test?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
After going through the medical details provided by you I can understand your concern for your health and well being I would like to tell you that the radiation which a patient receives during a nuclear stress is quite high as compare to the radiation received normal x-ray.
However the radiation which patient received during the nuclear stress test that is around 4 to 10 msv is considered to be within safe limits.
Such tests are not repeated frequently if once they come normal, so don’t worry about repeat exposure.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
After going through the medical details provided by you I can understand your concern for your health and well being I would like to tell you that the radiation which a patient receives during a nuclear stress is quite high as compare to the radiation received normal x-ray.
However the radiation which patient received during the nuclear stress test that is around 4 to 10 msv is considered to be within safe limits.
Such tests are not repeated frequently if once they come normal, so don’t worry about repeat exposure.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Dr -- thank you -- I want to ask you this question as well ---
1. I have noticed that when I drink [even a modest] amount of alcohol such as beer or wine
2. then a few hours later I experience that my heart starts beating very fast for several minutes. Thais can last for several minutes & then it reverts back to normal
3. do you know the significance of this?
Thank you.
1. I have noticed that when I drink [even a modest] amount of alcohol such as beer or wine
2. then a few hours later I experience that my heart starts beating very fast for several minutes. Thais can last for several minutes & then it reverts back to normal
3. do you know the significance of this?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
It could be simply because of your concern towards it in your subconscious or could also be due to sympathetic stimulation which these substances like alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes causes.
If this happens every time then it’s advisable to avoid alcohol.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
It could be simply because of your concern towards it in your subconscious or could also be due to sympathetic stimulation which these substances like alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes causes.
If this happens every time then it’s advisable to avoid alcohol.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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