
Best use of contrast agents
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The use of contrast media is a vital aid for radiologists seeking to distinguish certain organs during CT scans. However, misuse of these agents over sustained periods of time can result in complications further along in treatment. On behalf of GE Healthcare Life Sciences, Dr Judy Yee, professor and vice-chair of radiology and biomedical imaging at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, discusses how best to deploy contrast agents to minimise incidences of acute kidney injury.
