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Abstract: . . . since the 1940s. A nuclear medicine test carries no greater risk than conventional x-ray procedures. The purpose of this test is to evaluate the cause of certain symptoms you may be having such as chest pain and/or shortness of breath. This test helps establish a diagnosis of heart disease . What are the risks? There can be some risk involved with certain diagnostic procedures. In most cases they are relatively minor. Please ask your physician to discuss the risks and benefits so that you are fully informed about any tests you may have. . . . . . . 1940s. A nuclear medicine test carries no greater risk than conventional x-ray procedures. The purpose of this test is to evaluate the cause of certain symptoms you may be having such as chest pain and/or shortness of breath. This test helps establish a diagnosis of heart disease . What are the risks? There can be some risk involved with certain diagnostic procedures. In most cases they are relatively minor. Please ask your physician to discuss the risks and benefits so that you are fully informed about any tests you may have. . . . --1246,2,312,1389,6230
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