A Resource for
Nuclear Technologists and Nurses
 

Welcome to PharmStressTech.com

Welcome to pharmstresstech.com, an interactive online resource for nuclear technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals interested in nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and its use in diagnosis, clinical decision making, and management of cardiovascular disease.

 

This Web site was developed by Astellas Pharma US, Inc.,
as part of our dedication to helping cardiovascular imaging professionals in their quest to provide the best possible
patient care.

 

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Cardiac Stress Testing in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Guidelines recommend evaluating patients with chronic kidney disease for signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease because of the associated risk. more>

The Utility of Appropriate Use Criteria for Radionuclide Imaging

  • The Appropriate Use Criteria is an evidence-based tool for making patient-focused decisions about cardiac imaging. more>

Pharm Stress in Patients With Bronchoconstrictive Disease

  • Know the roles played by the various adenosine receptors in mediating the physiological effects of endogenous adenosine, including bronchoconstriction. more>

Considering Thallium (Tl)-201 SPECT MPI

  • Become familiar with common Tl-201 single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI) protocols. more>

Special Bulletin: Impact of CMS Changes and Healthcare Legislation

  • This Special Bulletin discusses the Impact of CMS Changes and Healthcare Legislation on Nuclear Cardiology. more>

Technical Advances in SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

  • This edition discusses how technical advances in SPECT MPI may address concerns about patient radiation exposure and improve patient comfort. more>

Infusion Pumps in the Nuclear Cardiology Lab

  • The traditional pharmacologic stress agents used for patients who are unable to exercise to a sufficient level for imaging—approximately 50% of all patients referred to nuclear laboratories for stress imaging—are administered via timed infusion. more>