IV Adenosine with Radionuclide Imaging: A test to find and assess heart disease - 04/2021

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IV Adenosine with Radionuclide Imaging: A test to find and assess heart disease

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Abstract

This handout explains a test that will help your doctor assess your heart health. For this test, you will receive an injection and have pictures taken. The drug adenosine dilates blood vessels. It can be used in a heart study in place of exercise. You may also exercise on a treadmill.

Author

Heart Institute at UWMC

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2020

Revision Date

04/2021

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General Subject

Cardiovascular Disorders

Diagnostic Tests

Specific Subject/Keyword

Heart Function Tests

Languages

English

Record ID

4910