Is point of care renal function testing reliable screening pre-IV contrast administration?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10140-020-01829-7
Abstract: Purpose Intravenous iodinated contrast is a commonly used diagnostic aid to improve image quality on computed tomography. There exists a small risk of post-contrast acute kidney injury in patients receiving IV contrast. One of the… read more here.
Keywords: risk; contrast administration; contrast; radiology ... See more keywords
Unexpected cause of fever in a patient with untreated HIV
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225087
Abstract: We report a case of a 27-year-old man with a history of untreated HIV who presented with fever, rash and leg cramps. Initial suspicion was high for an infectious process; however, after an exhaustive evaluation,… read more here.
Keywords: contrast administration; cause; unexpected cause; untreated hiv ... See more keywords
CT after interhospital transfer in acute ischemic stroke: Imaging findings and impact of prior intravenous contrast administration
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1023147
Abstract: Objectives Large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke patients routinely undergo interhospital transfer to endovascular thrombectomy capable centers. Imaging is often repeated with residual intravenous (IV) iodine contrast at post-transfer assessment. We determined imaging findings and the… read more here.
Keywords: contrast administration; transfer; contrast; imaging findings ... See more keywords