Contrast Media in Practice : Questions and Answers /

In this small volume experts provide succinct answers to frequently asked questions about the properties and handling of X-ray contrast agents. It is an excellent reference source for all using these agents. Basic information is given on the development, toxicology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics an...

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Main Author: Dawson, Peter
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Clauß, Wolfram
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1999.
Edition:2nd edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In this small volume experts provide succinct answers to frequently asked questions about the properties and handling of X-ray contrast agents. It is an excellent reference source for all using these agents. Basic information is given on the development, toxicology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and clinical testing of contrast agents and in question and answer form on the problems and adverse events which may be associated with them. Most of the book is concerned with the most frequently used iodinated X-ray agents but there are useful sections on the magnetic resonance and ultrasound echo enhancing agents which are assuming greater and increasing importance. This book will be of interest to both radiologists and clinicians.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 304 pages 60 illustrations, 3 illustrations in color.)
ISBN:9783642599576 (electronic bk.)
3642599575 (electronic bk.)