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Some objects are impossible to image without the contrast medium. For example there's almost no difference between blood vessels or bladder and the rest of body mass. But if You fill vessel with contrast You can see the shape the contrast gets thus You can see all the problems with the vessel itself (like the change in the diameter).
Also thanks to contrast You can see the way of some liquids around the body. For example if You inject uropoline (not sure about its name in other countries) into patient's blood, after a while You'll see it in the kidneys and in bladder. If You don't - There is a problem with kidneys.
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What is a Contrast agent also called?
A contrast medium
What is a contrast medium also called?
A contrast agent
Is barium a contrast medium?
Yes, barium is a contrast medium and is actually one of the most common of the contrast mediums used in enemas and other x-ray based tests. Iodine is another contrast medium that is quite common.
What is the medical term meaning radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters using contrast medium?
There are at least a couple of radiographic studies of the kidneys and ureters using a contrast medium. In an intravenous pyelogram, or IVP, contrast medium is injected into a vein prior to imaging. In a VCUG, contrast medium is injected into the bladder to create an image.
Can water be used as a contrast medium?
no
What are the different contrast medium used in ventriculography?
Water soluble contrast media
What contrast medium is used in xrays?
iodine
What is ioxithalamic acid?
An Iodinated Contrast Medium
Which is NOT an x-ray contrast medium gastrografin?
gastrografin
What is a Contrast medium made of?
It is usually a barium or iodine dye
What is hocm?
HOCM is an acronym for several different things such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. It also stands for High Osmolar Contrast Medium and High Osmolality Contrast Medium.
When is radiolucent contrast medium given?
Radiolucent contrast medium is given during imaging studies where x-rays are used to visualize structures that are not easily seen on a plain x-ray. It helps to outline specific structures or abnormalities within the body. Examples of imaging studies where radiolucent contrast medium may be used include CT scans, MRIs, and some types of angiography.
