Overview
Gadoversetamide is a linear gadolinium chelate that was used for contrast enhanced MRI studies and provided extracellular distribution for lesion detection.
Properties
Linear chelate structure with moderate relaxivity and extracellular distribution similar to other conventional MRI contrast agents.
Uses
Historically used for brain, spine and body MRI to improve lesion conspicuity and vascular imaging.
Safety
Linear structure is associated with higher risk of gadolinium deposition and NSF in severe renal impairment; current practice often favors macrocyclic agents.