title: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and contrast-induced nephropathy.
abstract: The available data on the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and the associated risks for contrast-induced nephropathy are sparse and conflicting. Nevertheless, it is a common practice to hold angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors before contrast media administration. The reduction of renal blood flow that occurs following the administration of contrast media may be due to the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system causing constriction of the afferent arterioles. The influence of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor administration on the development of contrast-induced nephropathy was discussed in this letter.
authors.forename: Omer
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Toprak
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000818:Animals; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D003287:Contrast Media