What are the risks associated with coronary artery disease?
Risk factors that you can do something about include: • Family history • High blood cholesterol • High blood pressure (hypertension) • Diabetes • Smoking The following may also contribute to the risk of heart disease: • High-fat diet • Overweight • Sedentary lifestyle (lack of exercise) • High stress If you have several of these risk factors, follow your doctor’s treatment orders. If you have any signs of heart disease such as chest pain, see your physician right away. If you are at high risk for CAD, your healthcare provider may suggest that you be tested even if you have no symptoms. BACK TO TOP What are the hours I can schedule a testing appointment? All nuclear cardiology testing occurs between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday. To schedule an appointment, please call 602-251-3122 and ask for the nuclear department scheduler. BACK TO TOP When will the results of my cardiac stress test be available? Results are faxed to your physician within 24-
