Selection of contrast medium for CT: What percentage of patients receiving CT needs nonionic contrast media (low-osmolarity contrast media)?computers, diagnostic aidlung, nodulethorax, radiographyDepartment of Radiology, Veterans General Hospital-Talpel, Peitou, Taiwan....
A CT scan is an X-ray procedure that combines many X-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional and three-dimensional images of internal organs and structures of the body. A CT scan is a low-risk procedure. Contrast material may be injected into a vein or the sp...
Avizo 3D Software Pro's XCore Profile extensionis a dedicated workspace that enables co-visualization of whole-core CT, core photography, and petrophysical logs in a single environment. The XCore Profile extension also creates virtual logs based on whole-core CT data for f...
By Perdido — On Jul 15, 2012 My cousin had ionic contrast media injected into her vein before having a CT scan. She was pretty nervous about the whole thing, because she had just read the list of possible reactions to the media. She was told to let the staff know right away if ...
A CT scan may be used to look for signs of infection in your abdomen or skull. You may be given contrast liquid to help healthcare providers see infection better. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid.How is an HIV infection treated?HIV...
Tell the healthcare provider if you have any metal in or on your body. Arteriography is a type of x-ray taken of your arteries to look for blood flow blockage and bleeding. Contrast liquid may be injected into your arteries to help the arteries show up on x-ray. Tell the healthcare ...
Depending on the results of the above analyses, a decision is made about the treatment procedure and the search for metastatic foci using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The guidelines are not unanimous on the usefulness of nuclear medicine techniques...
What exactly does an MRI show? It takes pictures of soft tissue (like organs and muscles) that you can't see on an X-ray. You can use it to see whether there are any tumors in your body or injuries to your bones. Why do you have to fast before an MRI with contrast?
An imaging instrument can be characterized by its spatial resolution, contrast resolution, and temporal resolution. The capabilities of computed tomography (CT) relative to other cardiac imaging modalities can be understood in these terms. The purpose of this review is to characterize the spatial, con...
CT scan or x-ray pictures may show pneumonia. You may be given contrast liquid to help your lungs show up better in the pictures. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid. Samples may be collected, such as mucus from your throat or nose....