Although contrast agents have an essential role in non-invasive imaging techniques, potential side effects limit their use. For example, both low- and iso-osmolar iodinated contrast media used in ...

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A four-question screening checklist administered before echocardiography identified all patients with confirmed polyethylene glycol (PEG) allergy, thereby enabling the selection of non‑PEG ...

Expanding the approval to pediatric patients is expected to improve the diagnostic accuracy of echocardiograms. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Optison ™ (perflutren protein-type A ...