Radiocontrast nephropathy: Identifying the high-risk patient and the implications of exacerbating renal function

Eugenia Nikolsky, Eve D. Aymong, George Dangas, Roxana Mehran

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Abstract

Radiographic procedures using contrast media are widely performed throughout the world. This necessitates physicians' awareness of radiocontrast nephropathy - the disorder that develops as a result of exposure to contrast agents. Although in the general population the risk of radiocontrast nephropathy is rather low, it may be very high in selected subsets of patients. This article focuses on the incidence, pathogenesis, risk factors, and prognosis of radiocontrast nephropathy and provides important insights on its prevention.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S7-S14
JournalReviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
Volume4
Issue numberSUPPL. 1
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Contrast media
  • Dialysis
  • Percutaneous coronay intervention
  • Radiocontrast nephropathy
  • Renal failur
  • Serum creatinine

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