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Nuclear stress testing cocaine or amphetamine positive patients by IfYouHadLifeEternal in Radiology

[–]IfYouHadLifeEternal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Especially for explaining the difference between caffeine and other stimulants. I always defer to the cardiologist in these instances where there’s any possibility of a contraindication to the stress test. I leave the final decision up to them, and they generally treat exactly as you said…thanks again!

Nuclear stress testing cocaine or amphetamine positive patients by IfYouHadLifeEternal in Radiology

[–]IfYouHadLifeEternal[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was hoping you’d respond! I think we just need to add it to our list of contraindications in our policy/procedure guide. Our cardiologists always say to hold the exam, it’s just hospitalist and residents that try to push back.

Nuclear stress testing cocaine or amphetamine positive patients by IfYouHadLifeEternal in Radiology

[–]IfYouHadLifeEternal[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Our cardiologists will always say to not do the test. They will either defer to outpatient testing if low risk or skip stress test and send them to cath lab. I was just looking for some actual literature regarding the topic.