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Contrast-induced nephropathy has become a significant source of hospital morbidity and mortality with the ever-increasing use of iodinated contrast media in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as angiography in high-risk patients.
In an MRI, contrast can highlight lesions that cause a breakdown in the blood-brain barrier, such as acute MS lesions, hemorrhagic stroke, and some tumors. This not only helps doctors see the lesions â it helps physicians figure out the cause of the abnormality. CT scans use a contrast agent that may contain iodine.