Medical Imaging Contrast Agents: A Clinical Manual

Description:

This volume highlights and broadens our understanding of the correct use and the possible contraindications of contrast agents applied in radiology. Written by experts in the field, it not only focuses on the chemistry, physiochemical properties and pharmacokinetics of both iodinated and gadolinium-containing contrast agents, but also on the relevant safety issues such as frequency of their short- and long-term side effects and ways to avoid them nephrotoxicity risk related to the iodinated contrast agents NSF (nephrogenic systemic fibrosis) accumulation of gadolinium in the brain use of contrast agents in pediatric patients and pregnancy It also includes essential data on the use of contrast agents, such as scanning protocols, in the context of various clinical conditions. This comprehensive manual addresses all professionals involved in radiological imaging and is an invaluable tool for radiologists and technologists, as well as for residents and clinicians.

Table of contents:

Cover

Front Matter

1. Contrast Agents in Radiology: An Overview

2. Chemistry, Physicochemical Properties and Pharmacokinetics of Iodinated Contrast Agents

3. Nephrotoxicity of Iodinated Contrast Agents

4. Adverse Reactions to Iodinated Contrast Agents

5. Dose Reduction Strategies for Iodinated Contrast Agents: Low-Tube Voltage and Iterative Reconstruction

6. Gastrointestinal Iodinated Contrast Agents

7. Chemistry, Physicochemical Properties and Pharmacokinetics of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents

8. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Contrast-Enhancing Agents

9. Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent Toxicity and Accumulation

10. Basic Properties of Ultrasound Contrast Agents

11. Contrast Agents in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

12. Contrast-Enhanced CT Scanning of the Liver and Pancreas

13. Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Liver and Pancreas

14. CT and MR Enterography and Enteroclysis

15. CT and MR Angiography in the Chest and Abdomen

16. Contrast-Enhanced CT and MR Scanning of the Brain

17. Perfusion CT and MR Imaging of the Brain

18. CT and MR Angiography of the Brain and Carotid Arteries

19. Peripheral Contrast-Enhanced CT and MR Angiography

20. Contrast Agent Use and Safety in Pediatric Patients

21. Contrast-Enhanced Breast MR Imagıng

22. Musculoskeletal Imaging and Contrast Agents

23. Optimal Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Cardiac Imaging

24. Contrast Agents in Vascular Interventional Radiology

25. Quo Vadis: An Epilog