Understanding Stress Thallium

Cardiovascular investigations have reached a newer height with the origin of Stress Thallium & CT Angiography tests. Stress Thallium also known as Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) or Nuclear Stress Testing is done to evaluate whether Blood supply to the Cardiac Muscles is adequate during Rest & Exercise. Stress Thallium has very High accuracy levels in diagnosis of Ischemic Heart Disease. CT Angiography which is a 3 Dimensional test has the power to evaluate the Coronary artery from within mentioning the Percentage of Blockage, Type of Blockage & Free space or Lumen of the artery. It has highest accuracy in detecting Blockages & extent of Blockages in comparison with Coronary Catheterization.