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Review
. 2024 Nov;62(6):971-978.
doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2024.04.007. Epub 2024 Jul 29.

Potpourri of Contrast Controversies and Myths: Where Is the Actual Evidence?

Miltiadis Tembelis  1 , Gregg Blumberg  2 , Luis Colon-Flores  2 , Julie Hong  3 , Jason C Hoffmann  2 , Douglas S Katz  2
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Potpourri of Contrast Controversies and Myths: Where Is the Actual Evidence?

Miltiadis Tembelis et al. Radiol Clin North Am. 2024 Nov.

Abstract

There are many misconceptions related to the usage of intravenous contrast agents for medical imaging. These misconceptions can affect patient care, as they can lead to nonoptimal examination usage. Knowledge of the current contrast-related misconceptions can help radiologists provide higher quality care to their patients.

Keywords: Barium contrast; Contrast material; Evidence-based radiology; Gadolinium contrast; Iodinated contrast; Patient safety.

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Disclosure The authors do not have any relevant financial or nonfinancial interest to disclose. The authors did not receive funding for this article.

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