Recent hot topics in contrast media.
This editorial reviews the way in which the facts related to the safety of iodinated and gadolinium based contrast agents have emerged over the last two decades. This is especially important given their ever increasing usage in modern computed tomographic (CT) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations. It also provides a very useful educational resume of this complex subject.
Henrik S
HS
Thomsen
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005682:Gadolinium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000639:trends; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000639:trends
D003287:Contrast Media; D007455:Iodine; D005682:Gadolinium