Main description:

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!

Contents:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics

Update on Imaging Contrast Agents

Foreword

Preface: Update on Imaging Contrast Agents

Historical Perspective of Imaging Contrast Agents

Current Radiographic Iodinated Contrast Agents

Contrast Agents for MR Imaging

Myelography: From Lipid-Based to Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound

Managing Adverse Reactions to Contrast Agents

Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: Pathophysiology, Manifestations, Prevention, and Management

Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents: Associated Adverse Reactions

Gadolinium Deposition and Chronic Toxicity

Safety of Contrast Material Use in Children

Safety of Contrast Material Use During Pregnancy and Lactation