RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Adenosine Cardiac Imaging JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol. FD Society of Nuclear Medicine SP 203 OP 208 VO 19 IS 4 A1 Boyce, Terri M. A1 Guidry, Gerald W. A1 Mahmarian, John J. A1 Hixson, Judy A1 Verani, Mario S. YR 1991 UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/19/4/203.abstract AB This is the fourth article in a four-part series on nuclear medicine updates. Upon completion of this article, the reader should be able to: (1) explain the purpose for using adenosine, (2) list the types of patients who would benefit from an adenosine stress, and (3) describe the technique used in adenosine cardiac imaging.