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Anatomical Reconstructions of the Human Cardiac Venous System using Contrast-computed Tomography of Perfusion-fixed Specimens
Published on: April 18, 2013
[Complications due to contrast agent administration: what has been confirmed in prevention?]
E Schönenberger1, M Mühler, M Dewey
1Klinik für Nieren- und Hochdruckerkrankungen, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany.
Abstract:
Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been evaluated by internists to be the most important medical innovations. Often, intravenous contrast agent administration is required for answering the clinical questions to CT and MRI. In this review we present an overview of the most common and most important aspects that need to be considered prior to intravenous contrast agent administration. We discuss aspects of renal impairment (contrast-induced nephropathy, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis), allergy-like reactions, hyperthyroidism, and pregnancy and breast-feeding.
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