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It is very important that your doctor check your progress very closely while you are receiving this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it.
You might receive a medicine to make your heart beat faster. This is called a pharmacologic stress test. It is used together with the PET scan to show how well your heart muscle works when it is stressed. If you have questions about this test, talk to your doctor.
While receiving this medicine, you will be exposed to radiation. If you have any questions about this, talk to your doctor.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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