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I had a sah and had numerous mris with gadolinium contrast. i have heard recent reports that gadolinium isn't expelled as believed. do i need to worry?

Q: i had a sah and had numerous mris with gadolinium contrast. i have heard recent reports that gadolinium isn't expelled as believed. do i need to worry?

: You should be safe if your kidney function is normal or almost normal.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should be safe if your kidney function is normal or almost normal.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/11/2022

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In view of your history, the studies are warranted and the Gadolinium risks can be minimal if renal function is normal. Some aneurysm patients have poly cystic kidney disease so ask your doctors about this

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A member asked:

I had a sah and had numerous mris with gadolinium contrast. i have heard recent reports that gadolinium isn't expelled as believed. do i need to worry?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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