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What is adenosine infusion used for during radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging?

Name: What is adenosine infusion used for during radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:33:00.694Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Intravenous adenosine infusion is used as a coronary vasodilator during radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging in patients who cannot exercise adequately or for whom exercise is inappropriate.

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Adenosine 30mg/10ml Solution for InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 5Document updated 4 August 2023

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