What if my scans are not normal?
Your doctor shall advise treatment options according to the perfusion defects in your heart muscle.
Can I do routine work after the test and discharge from the hospital?
Yes. If your scan is normal, your doctor will allow you to return to your routine the same day.
What shall I be required to do after the test?
After the test, you should get up slowly from the table to avoid dizziness. Drink plenty of water. Your doctor shall discharge you on the same day if your scan is normal.
Is there any food item that I should avoid before the test?
Your doctor shall advise you on the gap you should keep between food intake and the test. Usually, doctors advise 4–6 hours of fasting before the test. You may be asked to stop caffeine and smoking 24 hours before the test.
What precautions should I take before going for myocardial perfusion imaging scans?
Tell your doctor about the medicines you are taking, if you have a pacemaker, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What are the complications associated with percutaneous coronary intervention?
The complications associated with percutaneous coronary intervention include injury to vessels, infection, injury, and vessel bleeding.
What is the difference between percutaneous coronary intervention and stenting?
Coronary intervention or angioplasty is known as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Percutaneous coronary intervention is a combination of coronary angioplasty and stenting.
What are the contraindications of undergoing coronary bypass surgery?
The contraindications of performing a bypass surgery are:-
If the patient is not willing for surgery
Coronary arteries are incompatible with the graft
Absence of viable myocardial tissue
Which is the best graft for coronary artery bypass surgery?
A graft taken from an internal thoracic artery is considered the best for coronary bypass surgery.
Is coronary artery bypass surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention better?
Percutaneous coronary intervention is done if only a few arteries are involved. Coronary bypass surgery is considered if there is severe narrowing of the left coronary artery or any of the three arteries.
