Stroke complicating adenosine perfusion imaging.
Pharmacologic stress-testing using adenosine is increasing in popularity. Side-effects have been limited to the infusion time and a brief recovery period. Long-lasting complications may, however, result rarely.
Khan
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Department of Medicine, St Francis Medical Center, Trenton, New Jersey, USA.
Samual
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D000241:Adenosine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D000241:Adenosine