New and old contrast agents: physiology and nephrotoxicity

Newer contrast agents have recently been developed to improve patient safety and imaging quality. This survey examines renal handling of contrast media, mechanisms of contrast enhancement and questions related to renal toxicity. Methods to minimize contrast-medium-induced acute renal failure are sug...

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Published in:Urologic radiology 1988-01, Vol.10 (1), p.6-11
Main Author: KATZBERG, R. W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Kidney Injury - chemically induced
Biological and medical sciences
Contrast Media - pharmacology
Contrast Media - toxicity
Contrast media. Radiopharmaceuticals
Humans
Kidney - drug effects
Medical sciences
Osmolar Concentration
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Solubility
Urography
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Summary:Newer contrast agents have recently been developed to improve patient safety and imaging quality. This survey examines renal handling of contrast media, mechanisms of contrast enhancement and questions related to renal toxicity. Methods to minimize contrast-medium-induced acute renal failure are suggested. The introduction of low osmolality contrast media promises reduced patient risk and improved renal enhancement.
ISSN:0171-1091
DOI:10.1007/BF02926527