Gadolinium Lawyers, Lawsuits, NSF, NSD, and Contrast Dye- the Basics
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radiofrequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. The MRI is valuable for the diagnosis of a number of conditions in all parts of the body, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, and joint and musculoskeletal disorders.
Because MRI can give clear views of soft-tissue structures near and around bones, it is the most sensitive exam for spinal and joint problems, and its is used to diagnose sports-related injuries, especially those affecting the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, and wrist. The images allow the physician to see even very small tears and injuries to ligaments and muscles. MRIs of the heart, aorta, coronary arteries, and blood vessels is used to diagnose coronary artery disease and heart problems. Doctors can examine the size and thickness of the chambers of the heart, and determine the extent of damage caused by a heart attack or progressive heart disease. Organs of the chest and abdomen—including the lungs, liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, and abdominal vessels—can also be examined in high detail with MRI, enabling the diagnosis and evaluation of tumors and functional disorders.
Gadolinium looks clear like water and is non-radioactive. After it is injected into a vein, Gadolinium accumulates in the abnormal tissue that may be affecting the body or head. Gadolinium causes these abnormal areas to become very bright (enhanced) on the MRI. This makes it very easy to see.
The problem occurs when Gadolinium cannot be excreted by the body. This occurs in patients who have kidney problems.
Further, Gadolinium based contrast agents should only be used in pregant and nursing women with great caution.
