title: Intravenous iodinated contrast agents: risks and problematic situations.
abstract: Many of today's diagnostic imaging studies use intravenous contrast media to adequately evaluate disease processes. Although these agents are generally safe, their use poses some risks and, in some situations, is problematic. The risks include contrast-induced nephropathy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Kimmie L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Bui
authors.forename: Joseph D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Horner
authors.forename: Brian R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Herts
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Einstein
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D017613:Iodine Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D017613:Iodine Compounds