Role of Nuclear Stress Tests in Assessing Heart Function and Blood Flow

A nuclear stress test is a medical procedure that helps doctors evaluate the blood flow to the heart and assess its overall function. It is a non-invasive test that uses a small amount of radioactive material, called a tracer, to produce images of the heart during rest and exercise. This test is often recommended for patients who may have underlying heart conditions or are experiencing symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath.During a nuclear stress test, the patient is injected with a radioactive tracer, usually through a vein in the arm.