Contrast Media
Precise images for diagnosis
Over a century later, diagnostic imaging has developed into a highly specialized field of medicine. In addition to the classic X-ray procedure, physicians are today assisted in their efforts to find fast and accurate diagnoses by computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (sonography), and the methods of nuclear medicine.
Journey inside the body
Contrast media improve the quality of images of the body's structures and functions in X-ray diagnostics, magnetic resonance imaging, and sonography.
We are one of the pioneering developers of these substances, launching the first iodine-containing X-ray contrast medium as early as 1931.
It remained the standard for X-rays of the kidney, bladder and blood vessels for decades. Since then, countless innovative contrast media have been developed for all routine X-ray and CT examinations. They are now used all over the world in millions of examinations. When used in combination with novel CT procedures, contrast media from Bayer Schering Pharma open up many advantages over conventional systems – e.g. sharper images and higher resolutions. This technology sets new standards for non-invasive examinations of the heart and coronary arteries. It enables a rapid diagnosis based on optimum image quality to be made when examining acute patients. Bayer Schering Pharma and Siemens Medical Solutions are jointly exploring the potential of this novel technique, which is known as dual-source CT technology.
Diagnostic Imaging
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