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Nuclear stress test

I'm hoping to have my surgery in January , and I have started some of my pre op appointments. I had gone to my heart Dr and because my blood pressure has been going very high with chest pains he has me going for a Nuclear stress test. The heart dr office just told me that the nuclear stress test is only good for 30 days. Has anyone had this issue where the insurance company wouldn't acept this type of stress test?

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That doesn't sound right. These are not tests that are commonly repeated (unless there is a strong medical reason to) or even required by some bariatric programs. To be on the safe side, go ahead and call your insurance company, however, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

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I know that Stress tests are required for this surgery, regular one. But my Dr had me do the nuclear one because I have had heaviness in my chest along with high blood pressure. So wanted to make sure I was ok. I'll get results tomorrow. But I didn't think it would cause an issue .

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