Multiple choice

Angiocardiography is a technique for radiographic examination of the heart chambers, thoracic veins and arteries that exploit the radiocontrast agent. Which of the following radiocontrast agents is used in angiocardiography?

  1. Barium

  2. Thorium dioxide

  3. Iodine

  4. CO2
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Explanation

Radiocontrast agents used in angiocardiography contain iodine. Ionic iodine and non-ionic iodine based contrast media are used most commonly due to their solubility and their relatively harmless interaction with the body.

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