Cardiac stressing agents
What are Cardiac stressing agents?
The stress agent is injected through a peripheral intravenous line, which will increase blood flow through the coronary vasculature and mimic a response similar to exercise stress testing. Once a peak effect is attained, a small amount of radioactive material is inserted through the peripheral intravenous line.
Chemical stress tests are a common practice. In this situation, medications are given that either cause the coronary arteries to dilate or cause the heart rate to increase. The chemical response is similar to the response caused by exercise. Through your IV, a chemical called Lexiscan will be injected.
List of Cardiac stressing agents
