The present invention relates to an improved method of imaging cardiac
neurotransmission in vivo in a human subject using adrenergic imaging
agents. The method comprises obtaining two separate images with the same
adrenergic imaging agent. One of the images is obtained in conjunction
with the administration of a compound known to interfere with the uptake
of the particular imaging agent in question. Comparison of the two images
enables additional information to be obtained in relation to the status
of cardiac neurotransmission in said subject compared with imaging with
adrenergic imaging agent alone. The invention also provides a method of
imaging cardiac neurotransmission in a human subject in vivo wherein a
single image is obtained using an adrenergic imaging agent in conjunction
with the administration of a non-pharmaceutical dose of an agent known to
interfere with the uptake of the imaging agent. The invention furthermore
provides a method of operating an imaging apparatus, a second medical use
of an adrenergic imaging agent as well as a kit suitable for carrying out
the methods of the invention.