SPECT test

A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT)

A SPECT test is another type of radioactive imaging technology. A SPECT scan produces 3-D images that show how your organs work.

A SPECT scan is helpful in diagonosing heart problems such as blockages in the arteries of the heart, chest pain and heart attack.

After the PET scan and the SPECT scan most of the radioactive material that is injected into your body leaves your body in your urine. It is advisable that you drink additional fluids to aid in the tracer leaving your body. Any left-over radioactive material is broken down by your body over the next couple of days.

·         Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) a

·         Heart scan (coronary calcium scan) a

·         C-reactive protein test a

·         Stress test  a

·         Nuclear stress test a

·         Positron emission tomography (PET) scana

·         SPECT scan

·         Blood tests for heart disease