Abstract
This editorial reviews the way in which the facts related to the safety of iodinated and gadolinium based contrast agents have emerged over the last two decades. This is especially important given their ever increasing usage in modern computed tomographic (CT) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations. It also provides a very useful educational resume of this complex subject.
MeSH terms
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Contrast Media / adverse effects*
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / chemically induced*
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / prevention & control*
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Gadolinium / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Iodine / adverse effects*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / adverse effects*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / trends
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / adverse effects*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / trends
Substances
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Contrast Media
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Iodine
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Gadolinium