Medical Imaging Contrast Agents: A Clinical Manual /

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-...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	Erturk, Sukru Mehmet (Editor), Ros, Pablo R. (Editor), Ichikawa, Tomoaki (Editor), Saylisoy, Suzan (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2021.
Edition:	1st ed. 2021.
Subjects:	Radiology. Oncology . Neurology . Gastroenterology . Urology. Gynecology . Imaging / Radiology. Oncology. Neurology. Gastroenterology. Gynecology. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Contrast agents used in radiology: An overview
Chemistry, physiochemical properties and pharmacokinetics of iodinated contrast agents
Nephrotoxicity related to iodinated contrast agents
Adverse reactions related to iodinated contrast agents
Future of iodinated contrast agents
Gastrointestinal radiocontrast agents
Chemistry, physiochemical properties and pharmacokinetics of gadolinium-containing contrast agents
Gd-EOB-DTPA, manganese-containing agents, SPIOs and USPIOs
MR contrast agents for luminal organs
Future of MRI contrast agents
Basic properties of ultrasound contrast agents
Contrast enhanced CT scanning of the liver and pancreas
Contrast enhanced MR scanning of the liver and pancreas
CT and MR enterography and enteroclysis
CT and MR angiography in the abdomen and thorax
Contrast enhanced ultrasound in abdomen
Contrast enhanced CT and MR scanning of the brain
Perfusion CT and MR imaging of the brain
CT and MR angiography of the brain and carotid arteries
Peripheral contrast enhanced CT and MR angiography
Pediatric imaging and contrast agents
Contrast enhanced breast MR imaging and mammography
Contrast agents: pregnancy and breast feeding
Musculoskeletal imaging and contrast agents
Optimal contrast enhanced CT and MR cardiac imaging
Optimal use of contrast agents in intravascular interventional radiology.