An evidence-based approach to minimise contrast-induced nephropathy.
Contrast-induced nephropathy is a significant cause of iatrogenic renal injury and its incidence is growing due to the increasing number of diagnostic and interventional procedures being performed. It is the third most common cause of hospital-acquired acute renal failure, adding to patient morbidity and mortality, and extending hospital stay.
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Department of Internal Medicine IC1-A07, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), Truman Medical Center, 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. darwisht@umkc.edu
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors
D003287:Contrast Media; D007455:Iodine