Side effects of contrast media – the current state of knowledge. Part 1. Characteristics of contrast media, types and clinical picture of side effects

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Beata Sadowska
Agnieszka Lipiec

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Paper presents the current state of knowledge on side effects of radiographic contrast media; both hypersensitivity and toxic reactions. Iodinated and gadolinium-based contrast media are discussed. Authors refer to many published studies that assess the incidence of side effects to their administration. Clinical picture and pathomechanism of adverse reactions are also presented.

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Sadowska , B., & Lipiec , A. (2017). Side effects of contrast media – the current state of knowledge. Part 1. Characteristics of contrast media, types and clinical picture of side effects. Alergoprofil, 13(1), 13-22. Retrieved from https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/alergoprofil/article/view/172
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