Main description:

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.

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.