From: Standardized cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) protocols 2013 update
Indication | Contrast dose (mmol/kg body weight) | Injection rate | Saline chasing bolus | Injection rate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Perfusion | 0.05-0.1 | 3-7 mL/s | 30 mL | 3-7 mL/s |
Late gadolinium enhancement | 0.1-0.2 | 20 mL | ||
Angiography (carotids, renals, aorta) | 0.1-0.2 | 2-3 mL/s | 20 mL | 2-3 mL/s |
Time-resolved angiography | 0.05 | 3-5 mL/s | 30 mL | 3-5 mL/s |
Peripheral angiography | 0.2 | First 10 mL @ 1.5 mL/s, rest @ 0.4-0.8 mL/s | 20 mL | 0.4-0.8 mL/s |