This open access book is an overview on CT/X-ray contrast media designed for radiologists and other medical specialists who use contrast media in imaging and interventional procedures as well as related scientists on the use and pharmaceutical aspects of X-ray contrast media. The overall goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview relevant for the optimal use of x-ray contrast media covering next to the historic development, their structure and properties also practical information for handling of contrast media, and explanation of the relevant risks during use and measures for prevention and treatment of potential side effects.

Open Access
X-Ray
Radiography
Imaging
Radiology
Diagnostic Radiology

• Front Matter
• Introduction
• General Principles Of X-Ray Contrast Media
• Structure And Properties Of X-Ray Contrast Media
• Degradation Of Iodinated X-Ray Contrast Media
• Physicochemical Properties Of Water-Soluble Contrast Media
• Pharmaceutical Product Quality
• Pharmacological Properties Of Cm
• Uses Of X-Ray Contrast Media
• Interactions
• Risks of Contrast Media Use
• Risks of Contrast Media Use
• Further Development of Contrast Media
• Back Matter

InnoRa GmbH , Berlin, Germany
Ulrich Speck

Book Title
X-Ray Contrast Media

Book Subtitle
OVERVIEW, USE AND PHARMACEUTICAL ASPECTS

Authors
Ulrich Speck

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-56465-3

eBook ISBN
978-3-662-56465-3
Published: 11 April 2018

Edition Number
5

Number of Pages
VIII, 131

Number of Illustrations
29 illustrations in colour

Topics
Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology