I had a head mri last week and have been aclled for another one?!
Question: this time with gadolinium - is this injected and are there any after effects?
Answers: this time with gadolinium - is this injected and are there any after effects?
This is an FDA approved contrast agent for MRI. Gadolinium, or gadodiamide, provides greater contrast between normal tissue and abnormal tissue in the brain and body. 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. Gadolinium is then rapidly cleared from the body by the kidneys.
they should have told you up front if they are looking for something particular.
it could be that the Rad Tech that did your MRI did something wrong, maybe something is blurred and they just want another look.
make sure you ask lots of questions, just take an active role in your procedure and what your MD thinks may be going on....ask, ask and ask.
Don't get worried and worked up unless there is something to do it over.
Good luck.