Myocardial Perfusion ( Heart Scan)

[Spreeny]

I'm due to go for the above this week & the letter that came with the appt said to avoid tea, coffee, cola, hot chocolate/bars and any medication containing caffeine. I'm due to go out for a meal with friends the evening before, do you think I'll be ok to have a glass of wine? tia

[yogasun]

I would have thought so but I'm no expert.

[EcclesCake]

I am guessing that the caffeine related drinks are due to caffeine being a stimulant and the consequent risk of a false reading. If wine was not mentioned then, in moderation, I'm sure it will be fine.

[rowanwitch]

I wouldn't but only because you will have probably sedation for the procedure
also one glass tends to lead to another and these days glasses are larger than they used to be...

[Robinia]

Give the dept a call and ask...I'd give the alcohol a miss.

[Sqad]

I am sure a glass of wine the night before a scan will do no harm at all.....one glass;-)

[razza]

I had that a few month ago,the only avoidance with the above was for the same day,usually stipulates what you can and cannot have,and from what time.

[Spreeny]

Thank you all....