These examinations are often enhanced by intravenous iodine-based contrast, to improve the imaging quality and the diagnostic accuracy. For long, there has been a conception that these contrast materials are nephrotoxic, but the last decade has provided a significant quantity of modern studies ...
To compare total body weight (TBW), lean body weight (LBW) and body surface area (BSA) for the adjustment of the iodine dose required for contrast-enhanced multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) of the aorta and the liver.One hundred and three patients undergoing MDCT of the abdomen were...
Cardiac imaging:Advanced imaging techniques, such as a coronary CT (computed tomography) scan, or cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), can provide detailed clues about how strong the heart pumps, how well the heart valve performs, whether there are blockages in the heart, and much more.16...
Iodine—at least when applicated during medical procedures in high doses—on the opposite, has been proven to influence the gut microbiota. Administering iodine containing contrast agents can have noxious effects on the microbiota by binding to the amino acids tyrosine and histidine on the bacterial...