title: What is the best definition of contrast-induced nephropathy?
abstract: Radiological procedures require the intravascular administration of iodinated contrast media, which are becoming a great source of an iatrogenic disease known as contrast-induced nephropathy. The development of contrast-induced nephropathy is associated with prolonged hospitalization, the potential need for renal replacement therapy, and increased mortality. Despite numerous clinical and experimental studies, several important issues regarding contrast-induced nephropathy remain controversial. One of the controversial points is its very definition: a universally accepted definition of contrast-induced nephropathy does not exist. This can be a major problem. Differing definitions of contrast-induced nephropathy and the clinical importance of these definitions were discussed in this letter.
authors.forename: Omer
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Toprak
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood; D055316:Cystatin C; D015891:Cystatins / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; C525030:CST3 protein, human; D003287:Contrast Media; D055316:Cystatin C; D015891:Cystatins; D003404:Creatinine