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Review
. 2017 Nov;25(4):755-764.
doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2017.06.006. Epub 2017 Sep 8.

Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents: Associated Adverse Reactions

Miguel Ramalho  1 , Joana Ramalho  2
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Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents: Associated Adverse Reactions

Miguel Ramalho et al. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Gadolinium-based contrast agents have been considered extremely safe drugs with a low incidence of acute adverse reactions. Most of the reactions are mild and physiologic. However, despite being extremely rare, acute severe adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur. In this article adverse reactions are discussed with regard to their classification, pathophysiology, symptoms, and risk factors.

Keywords: Acute allergic reactions; Adverse events; Contrast media; Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs).

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