Low osmolar contrast media--a challenge for cardiology.
Low osmolar contrast media have been available in Canada for several years. Their introduction has lead to considerable controversy because of the substantive increase in costs compared to conventional ionic media. This increased cost is in the order of 13 times per gram of iodine. There is extensive scrutiny by both the medical profession and Government because of this added cost, estimated to be +17 million annually for cardiology. A challenge is presented to Canadian cardiology to help solve this problem.
Hobbs
B B
BB
Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, University of Western Ontario.
D002170:Canada; D002309:Cardiology / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D009994:Osmolar Concentration
D003287:Contrast Media