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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for Gadolinium
  1. Contrast Materials Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... rectal administration. Intravenous Contrast Materials Iodine-based and Gadolinium-based Iodine-based contrast materials injected into a ... radiologist can properly diagnose your medical conditions. MR-Gadolinium The contrast material used in MRI (Magnetic Resonance ...
  2. MRCP (MR Cholangiopancreatography) Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... used for an MRI exam is based on gadolinium and does not contain iodine. A gadolinium contrast agent is less likely to cause an ... any potential risks. Pregnant women should not receive gadolinium contrast unless absolutely necessary. See the MRI Safety ...
  3. Chest MRI Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... MRI exams commonly use a contrast material called gadolinium . Doctors can use gadolinium in patients who are allergic to iodine contrast. ... is much less likely to be allergic to gadolinium than to iodine contrast. However, even if the ...
  4. MR Angiography (MRA) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... contrast material. If needed, an injection of a gadolinium -based contrast material may be used. Gadolinium is less likely to cause an allergic reaction ...
  5. Pediatric MRI Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... for an MRI exam contains a metal called gadolinium . Gadolinium can be used in patients with iodine contrast ... a patient to have an allergy to a gadolinium-based contrast agent used for MRI than the ...
  6. Body MRI Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... MRI exams commonly use a contrast material called gadolinium . Gadolinium can be used safely in patients who are ... contrast. For more information on allergic reactions to gadolinium contrast, please consult the ACR Manual on Contrast ...
  7. Brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... require an injection of a contrast material called gadolinium. Tell your doctor about any health problems, recent ... MRI exams use a contrast material that contains gadolinium , which is extremely safe. Doctors can use gadolinium ...
  8. Direct Arthrography Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... from that used for x-ray; it contains gadolinium, which affects the local magnetic field within the ... kidney problems or allergies, especially to iodinated or gadolinium-based contrast materials. Also, inform your doctor about ...
  9. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... MRI exams, a contrast material known as a gadolinium contrast agent may be injected into a vein ... ray exams or computed tomography (CT) scans, a gadolinium contrast agent does not contain iodine and, therefore, ...
  10. Uterine Fibroid Treatment Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... when appropriate safety guidelines are followed. The MRI gadolinium contrast material is less likely to cause an ... is a recognized complication related to injection of gadolinium contrast. It is exceptionally rare with the use ...
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