Gadolinium-based magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents in interventional radiology.
Gadolinium-based agents are widely used in magnetic resonance imaging as contrast agents. These agents are radio-opaque enough for diagnostic imaging of the vascular tree by using digitally subtracted images as well as for imaging of the biliary system and the urinary tract. The recommended doses for gadolinium do not impair renal function or cause adverse reactions in patients with iodine sensitivity; thus patients with such conditions can safely undergo diagnostic angiography, either by MRI angiography or by catheterization using gadolinium as contrast agent, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Rabin Medical Center (Golda Campus), Petah Tiqva, Israel. atareli@hotmail.com
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D003287:Contrast Media / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals
D003287:Contrast Media; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D005682:Gadolinium