A chemical substance used to make an organ or body part opaque on x ray.
A contrast medium
A contrast agent
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.
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.
no
Water soluble contrast media
An Iodinated Contrast Medium
iodine
gastrografin
It is usually a barium or iodine dye
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.
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.