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What is a contrast medium also called?

A contrast agent


What are some other names for phlebography?

also called venography, ascending contrast phlebography, or contrast phlebography


Why omnipaque is not used as oral contrast agent in Ct scan and urografin is used as oral contrast agent?

It shoould be the other way round. Urografin is not licensed for oral use and should not be used as an oral contrast agent. Omnipaque is licenced for oral used and should be used as an oral contrast agent. Check the manufacturer's product data sheets to confirm.


In which space is the contrast agent administered for a myelogram?

b


What is the liquid containing contrast medium?

The liquid containing contrast medium is called contrast agent or contrast dye. It is used in various medical imaging techniques such as CT scans, X-rays, and MRIs to help highlight specific tissues, blood vessels, or organs for better visualization.


Is a cat scan or an mri more accurate at detecting brain aneurysms?

A CT Scan can image an aneurysm without a contrast injection even though it does better with a contrast agent. An MRI will require an contrast agent or an MRI/MRA.


How is the contrast agent for a computed tomography scan given?

The patient may drink this contrast, or receive it in an enema. Oral and rectal contrast are usually given when examining the abdomen or cells, and not given when scanning the brain or chest. Iodine is the most widely used intravenous contrast agent


What is another name for venography?

Venography (also called phlebography, ascending contrast phlebography, or contrast venography) is an invasive diagnostic test


What is a Contrast agent made of?

It is usually a barium or iodine dye


What is an Indian agent called?

An Indian agent called an Indian agent


What is the injection they give you in your hip before an MRI on hip?

If they are doing a contrast dye scan, they usually use a form of iodine as the contrast agent. This dye agent is used regardless of which part of the body is being scanned.


How can one find the best MRI contrast agent?

Gadolinium is the most commonly used MRI contrast agent used today. It is considered to be safe when administered properly and is capable of detecting tumors or blood vessel issues.