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MRI Safety

The safety considerations associated with the use of contrast agents in MRI exams, including the risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and the retention of gadolinium in the body.

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Is dye used in MRI

Yes — some MRI exams use an injectable contrast “dye,” most commonly a contrast agent (GBCA), to make certain tissues, blood vessels and lesions easier to see; many MRIs do not use contrast and the ch...