title: The cardiovascular effects of iodinated contrast media injections.
abstract: Intravascular iodinated contrast media are used in high doses and high concentrations to achieve the necessary x-ray attenuation. These solutions have densities, viscosities, and osmolalities considerably higher than body fluids. The properties of the solutions are responsible for many of the dose-dependent side effects of intravascular injection. There are significant differences among the media available today; however, all will produce some side effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Physiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642.
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media