The structure of adenosine was first described in 1931, though the vasodilating effects were not described in literature until the 1940s. Adenosine is indicated as an adjunct to thallium-201 in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, though it is rarely used in this indication, having largely been replaced by dipyridamole and [regadenson]. Adenosine is also indic...
Adenosine is indicated as an adjunct to thallium-201 in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in patients unable to adequately exercise. It is also indicated to convert sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
Department of Cardiology, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, England, United Kingdom
University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
St. Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Giuseppe De Luca, Novara, Italy
University Hospital of North Norway, Troomsø, Norway
University Hospital Gentofte, Department of Cardiology, Gentofte, Denmark
Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, Shannxi, China
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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