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Gadofosveset.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16706555     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Gadofosveset is the first gadolinium-based magnetic resonance (MR) imaging agent designed to image the blood pool. At clinically relevant concentrations, gadofosveset is highly bound to human serum albumin, which has the effect of increasing its signal-enhancing properties above that of non-protein bound imaging agents, as well as increasing its plasma half-life, allowing for increased imaging times. The use of gadofosveset-enhanced MR angiography was compared with non-enhanced MR angiography in four open-label, multicentre studies in adults with known or suspected arterial disease. Significant improvements in the accuracy and specificity of diagnosis were seen with gadofosveset in patients with aortoiliac disease in two studies. Sensitivity was also improved, with all three readers in one study, and two of three readers in the other study, showing significant improvements with gadofosveset use. Significant improvements in sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were also seen with gadofosveset in a renal artery disease study. Specificity was significantly improved in patients with pedal artery disease across all readers, with accuracy and sensitivity significantly improved in two of three and one of three readers. Gadofosveset was generally well tolerated in clinical trials, with most adverse events being mild or moderate in severity.
Authors:
Sheridan Henness; Gillian M Keating
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Drugs     Volume:  66     ISSN:  0012-6667     ISO Abbreviation:  Drugs     Publication Date:  2006  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-05-18     Completed Date:  2006-08-29     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7600076     Medline TA:  Drugs     Country:  New Zealand    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  851-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Adis International Limited, 41 Centorian Drive, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 1311, New Zealand. demail@adis.co.nz
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Contrast Media / administration & dosage,  adverse effects
Gadolinium
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Molecular Structure
Organometallic Compounds / adverse effects,  chemistry,  diagnostic use*
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Vascular Diseases / diagnosis*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media; 0/Organometallic Compounds; 0/gadofosveset trisodium; 7440-54-2/Gadolinium
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Drugs. 2006;66(6):858-9   [PMID:  16706556 ]

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