Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH
By Jenna Fletcher on January 10, 2023
Less commonlyTrusted Source, a person may experience more severe reactions from MRI contrast, such as:
• The development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, most common in people with kidney issues.
• Respiratory or cardiac arrest.
• Anaphylactic shock.
• Respiratory distress.
Gadolinium can affect several major systems throughout the body, including the:
• Gastrointestinal tract.
• Nervous system.
• Cardiovascular system.
• Respiratory system.
• Skin.
• Brain.
In rare cases, a severe reaction can be fatal.
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