Essays about: "Iohexol"

Found 2 essays containing the word Iohexol.

1. 1. Evaluation of a new point-of-care test for measuring proenkephalin in blood as an estimate of kidney function

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk cellbiologi

   Author : Sara Häggmark; [2021]
   Keywords : PENK; glomerular filtration rate; iohexol plasma clearance; creatinine; cystatin C;

   Abstract : Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a clinically important measurement of kidney function and estimating the GFR is of great importance in healthcare. Methods available today either lack in precision or are overly time consuming. READ MORE

3. 2. The Effect of Contrast Media on Several Common Laboratory Assays

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

   Author : Isabelle Johansson; [2018]
   Keywords : Iohexol; Gadoteric acid; Contrast agent; Coagulation; Biochemistry analyses;

   Abstract : Contrast media are commonly used as an enhancement in several diagnostic imaging methods, which in today’s healthcare often are combined with blood works in diagnostics and surgical preparations, as well as to follow up on the patient’s recovery. To save time and money for both the hospital and the patients themselves, the ability to carry out both the radiological examination and the blood works within the same hospital visit would be preferred. READ MORE