MR Contrast Agents, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics

MR Contrast Agents, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics
Author: Marco Essig
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455749788

MRI contrast agents improve visibility of internal body structures. This issue offers a complete, practically focused review of the use of a variety of contrast agents for MR Imaging. A contrast agent not only must be safe, but also efficacious and cost-effective, and the articles in this issue address all three of these concerns and the uses of contrast agents for a variety of applications.

Update on Imaging Contrast Agents, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, E-Book

Update on Imaging Contrast Agents, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Carlos A. Zamora
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-10-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323548881

This issue of MRI Clinics of North America focuses on Update on Imaging Contrast Agents, and is edited by Drs. Carlos Zamora, Mauricio Castillo, Richard Semelka. Articles will include: Historical Perspective of Imaging Contrast Agents; Current Radiographic Iodinated Contrast Agents; Contrast-enhanced Sonography; Myelography: From Lipid-based to Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents; Acute Allergic Reactions with Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents: Diagnosis and Treatment; Deposition and Chronic Toxicity of Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents; Managing Allergic Reactions to Contrast Agents; Safety of Contrast Material Use in Children; Molecular Imaging and Contrast Agents; Contrast Agents for MR Imaging: Gadolinium, Manganese, SPIO, Superparamagnetic Iron Platinum, and Oral Agents; Contrast-induced Nephropathy: Pathophysiology, Manifestations, Prevention, and Management; and more!

Hepatobiliary Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book

Hepatobiliary Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Benjamin M. Yeh
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2022-08-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323849253

In this issue of Radiologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Benjamin M. Yeh and Frank H. Miller bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatobiliary Imaging. Top experts in the field offer comprehensive reviews of every major aspect of hepatobiliary imaging: biliary cancer, trauma, vascular disorders, and benign liver disease. This issue also includes articles on imaging modalities (MR, CT, ultrasound), contrast agents, and “Pearls and Pitfalls. Contains 13 practice-oriented topics including abbreviated MR liver protocols; update on MR contrast agents for liver imaging: what to use and when; biliary imaging interpretation pearls and pitfalls: CT and MRI; update on biliary cancer imaging; atypical liver malignancies and diagnostic pitfalls; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on hepatobiliary imaging, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Medical Imaging Contrast Agents: A Clinical Manual

Medical Imaging Contrast Agents: A Clinical Manual
Author: Sukru Mehmet Erturk
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030792560

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.

Update in Ultrasound, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book

Update in Ultrasound, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Leslie M. Scoutt
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2014-11-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032332679X

This issue of Radiologic Clinics, edited by Leslie Scoutt, concentrates on the latest updates in ultrasound. Articles include: 3D Sonography in Gynecologic Imaging; Elastography; Evaluation of Pelvic Masses; Evaluation of the First Trimester; Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of the Liver and Kidney; Interpreting Lower Extremity Non Invasive Physiological Studies; Sonography in Thyroid Cancer; Evaluation of Pelvic Pain; Evaluation of the Renal Transplant; Extracranial Carotid Ultrasound Imaging; Sonographic Evaluation of Palpable Superficial Masses; Fetal CNS; Evaluation of Diffuse Liver Disease; Evaluation of Scrotal Masses; Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Examination; and more!

MR Safety, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, E-Book

MR Safety, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Robert E Watson
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2020-10-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323759424

This issue of MRI Clinics of North America focuses on MR Safety and is edited by Dr. Robert E. Watson. Articles will include: Key elements of clinical MRI safety; Standardized approaches to MR safety assessment of patients with implanted devices; Performing MRI safely in patients with implanted electronic devices: cardiac electronic implanted devices and neurostimulators; Implanted devices: SAR considerations for common diagnostic examinations; Testing of commonly implanted devices for MR conditional labelling; MR safety in the 7T environment; Physics of MR safety; MRI safety considerations of gadolinium based contrast agents: gadolinium retention and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis; MRI safety: Siting and zoning considerations; Elements of effective patient screening to improve safety in MRI, including use of ferromagnetic detection systems; MRI safety in the interventional environment; MRI Safety: Pregnancy and Lactation; MR safety: Computer MRI simulations for testing of electronic devices; and more!

Contrast Media

Contrast Media
Author: Henrik S. Thomsen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2009-03-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540727833

This revised edition of Contrast Media: Safety Issues and Guidelines, updates the successful first edition and contains new chapters. It provides an invaluable, unique and unparalleled source of information on the safety issues relating to contrast media.

Contrast Agents

Contrast Agents
Author: Society for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Publisher:
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1993
Genre:
ISBN: