Functions on the premise of mismatch in coronary perfusion after a vasodilator (e.g dipyridamole) is administered.
HOW? The coronary vessels with disease burden are already maximally dilated, hence after the addition of the vasodilator, perfusion mismatch occurs as the healthier vessels dilate further.
False NEGATIVES:
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
BONUS: reversal agent to dipyridamole is amiophylline.
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