Introduction -- General principles of X-ray contrastmedia -- Structure and properties of X-ray contrastmedia -- Degradation of iodinated X-ray contrastmedia -- Physiochemical properties of water-soluble contrastmedia -- Pharmaceutical product quality -- Pharmacological properties of contrastmedia -- Uses of X-ray contrastmedia -- Interactions -- Risk of contrastmedia use -- Drugs and measures for the treatment of a contrast medium reaction -- Further development of contrastmedia -- References
Summary
This open access book is an overview on CT/X-ray contrastmedia designed for radiologists and other medical specialists who use contrastmedia in imaging and interventional procedures as well as related scientists on the use and pharmaceutical aspects of X-ray contrastmedia. The overall goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview relevant for the optimal use of x-ray contrastmedia covering next to the historic development, their structure and properties also practical information for handling of contrastmedia, and explanation of the relevant risks during use and measures for prevention and treatment of potential side effects