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Dobutamine® Stress Echocardiogram

Categories

Scan or Test

Cardiovascular

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Last Update

April 1, 2022

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WG85-0698

Language

English

Location

Halifax Infirmary

Creator

Cardiac Services, QE II

A DSE is done to find out if there are any blockages in the arteries that supply your heart and, if so, how severe they are. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, who will do the test, what happens during the test, and what to expect after.

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