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Safety profile of MRI gadolinium contrast vs. CT scan with contrast

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (10)
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@barbarabellehumeur20

I just experienced a rupture of the mesenteric artery during a CT scan with contrast. I have Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

A large hematoma developed and grew to the size of an orange; it bled and continues to bleed.

I felt the hot sensation and large pop.

My vascular system became compromised during a laryngospasm, and I felt small ruptures in my chest. This brought me to the hospital.

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barbarabellehumeur20 | @barbarabellehumeur20 | 4 days ago

I have had the event charted and the Alert placed on my charts. MRI only, no contrast.

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thisnthat | @thisnthat | 4 days ago

Oh, that is disturbing! And frightening. I hope you make a full recovery!
When I mentioned to my cardiologist as to the possible toxicity of the contrast, he looked at me like I had three heads! Gosh, sometimes we are really on our own, aren’t we?

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