Advanced Diagnostic Options: Nuclear Stress Test and Stress Echocardiography
Since 2009, Advanced Cardio Diagnostics (ACD) has been a trusted provider of comprehensive cardiac care in the community.
Our commitment to excellence has helped us navigate challenges and build lasting relationships with referring physicians, patients, and healthcare partners.
Our most important mission is patient-centeredness and access to high-quality, timely cardiac care. Advanced Cardio Diagnostics not only aids physicians in arranging non-invasive diagnostic testing at our facility but also facilitates Nuclear Stress Tests (Persantine, Exercise, Cardiolite MIBI) through our trusted partnership network. We have streamlined processes for booking, reporting, and alerting on abnormalities to ensure an uninterrupted continuum of cardiac care.
Why Stress Echocardiography May Be a Better Option
While Nuclear Stress Testing remains a widely used diagnostic tool, it is expensive and involves radiation exposure. Stress Echocardiography (Stress Echo) provides a cost-effective, radiation-free alternative that delivers comparable diagnostic accuracy for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) and offers valuable prognostic insights. Whenever possible, Stress Echo is recommended as the first-line diagnostic modality.
In many cases, we review referrals for Nuclear Stress Testing and identify patients who could benefit from Stress Echo instead. By prioritizing Stress Echo when appropriate, we help minimize radiation exposure and reduce healthcare costs while maintaining high diagnostic accuracy.
For more information about Stress Echocardiography, please visit our dedicated page.
Next Steps
To refer a patient for a Nuclear Stress Test, Stress Echocardiography or other diagnostic modalities, please download the Requisition Form and fax it to our Requisition Processing Centre at 647-351-6648.
References
Cheitlin, M. D., et al. (2003). ACC/AHA/ASE 2003 Guideline Update for the Clinical Application of Echocardiography. Circulation, 108(9), 1146-1162.