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A chemical substance used to make an organ or body part opaque on x ray.

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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 is ioxithalamic acid?

An Iodinated Contrast Medium


What contrast medium is used in xrays?

iodine


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.