Is It Safe To Have An Abdominal Ultrasound A Week

Posted on Thu, 19 Dec 2019

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Question : is it safe to have an abdominal ultrasound a week after I had a nuclear medicine stress test for my heart? I'm sure it's safe but just wanted to make sure thank you!

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can do an ultrasound after a nuclear medicine stress test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

It is safe to do an abdominal ultrasound after a nuclear medicine stress test.
Ultrasound doesn't use xrays so it doesn't increase radiaton exposure neither it does interfere with nuclear medicine stress test you have done for your heart.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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