title: Selection of contrast media.
abstract: The pathophysiologic mechanisms of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) have been reviewed by Persson and Tepel. They focus on the renal response to contrast media (CM). In this section, we focus on the CM itself. Aspects of importance with regard to CIN include the route of administration, the volume of CM, the manner of X-ray attenuation, and the specific chemical structure of the CM.
authors.affiliation: Renal Division, Fletcher Allen Health Care, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05401, USA. richard.solomon@vtmednet.org
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Solomon
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Briguori
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Biguori
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bettmann
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification; D005682:Gadolinium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals / Q000494:pharmacology*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014965:X-Rays
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D007455:Iodine; D005682:Gadolinium