Are there significant risks involved with a heart scan?
I am female, 65 with a history of high cholesterol & high blood pressure. I had a heart scan through a walk in offer. No one explained any risk involved & I am now worried after researching. What risks are involved with a heart scan?
Answers
Replied on 11/12/2009
By: Accuscan Health Imaging | Dr Wendell A. Gibby
Salt Lake City, UT
There is no significant risk, but any time that there is radiation involved you should be made aware of it. Your history of high cholesterol and high blood pressure far out weighs the risk. Now you have a baseline on where you stand.
Replied on 11/3/2009
By: Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health |
Gilbert, AZ
Not really a significant risk. However, the technologist should have explained the exam to you, including the IV procedure and the possible effects, as well as the radiation involved.
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