2007-07-10 15:25:46 · 4 answers · asked by Lauren 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The bottomline is it may alter the results of the stress test. The test will supposedly give a general sense of how healthy your heart is. Your heart's reaction to your body's increased need for oxygen will be measured. Chest pain and rise in blood pressure along the process are some of indications that your heart is sick. By taking nitrol before the test, it could have achieved its effects during the test ( relieves pain and lowers the blood pressure) so the result the stress test results will be inaccurate.
2007-07-10 22:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of the above answers are correct. nitroglycerine would cause dilation of the arteries, masking the true effects of stress testing, hence, giving false results
2007-07-10 19:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Fruitcake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nitrocglycerin is used to help prevent a heart attack or to prevent death from a heart attack. When having a stress test performed, your heart is being tested to how fast your heart can get before you pass out. It is a safety measure for the patient.
2007-07-10 15:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by ~Sheila~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nitro is a vasodilator and could cause the pt. collapse during the test, among other problems. It also helps the doctor determine the pt. limitations/pain during the test.
2007-07-10 15:34:31 · answer #4 · answered by cappatown23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because the nitro will mask symptoms that the doctor needs to see
2007-07-10 15:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by sarah r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a vasodialator
2007-07-10 16:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋