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Hemiplegic migraine episode triggered by regadenoson
AbstractSPECT and PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) are widely used to evaluate patients for coronary artery disease. Regadenoson (a selective A2A adenosine receptor agonist) is a commonly used vasodilator agent for stress MPI because of its safety profile and ease of use. Common adverse reactions such as headache, shortness of breath, flushing, and chest and abdominal discomfort are typically mild and can be effectively reversed using methylxanthines such as aminophylline and caffeine. Neurological adverse reactions such as seizure and stroke have rarely been reported with the use of regadenoson. The hemodynamic chan...
Source: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology - July 25, 2021 Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research