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adenosine


Adenosine is a substance produced by the body that plays a role in important biochemical processes. It causes increased blood flow to the heart muscle by relaxing the coronary arteries and other blood vessels in the body and regulates heart rhythm. Adenosine is also s a drug used to treat some types of arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), specifically those that cause a fast heartbeat.


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