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Cardiac drugs used in cross-sectional cardiac imaging: what the radiologist needs to know.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20696294     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The demand for cross-sectional imaging of the heart is increasing dramatically and in many centres these imaging techniques are being performed by radiologists. Although radiologists are familiar with the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to generate high-quality images and with using contrast agents, many are less familiar with administering the drugs necessary to perform CT coronary angiography and cardiac MR reliably. The aim of this article is to give an overview of the indications for and the contraindications to administering cardiac drugs in cross-sectional imaging departments. We also outline the complications that may be encountered and provide advice on how to treat these complications when they occur.
Authors:
P McParland; E D Nicol; S P Harden
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2010-06-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical radiology     Volume:  65     ISSN:  1365-229X     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Radiol     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-10     Completed Date:  2010-11-22     Revised Date:  2011-05-09    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1306016     Medline TA:  Clin Radiol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  677-84     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, Southampton, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / administration & dosage*,  adverse effects
Contrast Media / diagnostic use*
Coronary Angiography / methods*
Electrocardiography
Heart Diseases / diagnosis*,  drug therapy,  physiopathology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Patient Care Team
Radiology Department, Hospital / organization & administration
Risk Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; 0/Contrast Media
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Clin Radiol. 2011 May;66(5):485   [PMID:  21296342 ]

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