title: Contrast induced nephropathy; recent findings.
abstract: Contrast induced nephropathy is one cause of acute renal failure. Contrast induced nephropathy is the third most common cause of hospital-acquired acute renal failure. The incidence of contrast induced nephropathy in the general population is 0.6% to 2.3%, but when focusing on specific high-risk patients the incidence can increase to more than 40%. Studies suggest that intravenous hydration is the most effective strategy to prevent contrast induced nephropathy. Hydration is inexpensive and is usually risk-free. Administration of optimal fluids before and after the contrast procedure allows for increased urine output and improved outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
authors.forename: Saeed
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mardani
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
authors.forename: Parto
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nasri
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
authors.forename: Maryam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tavakoli
keywords: Contrast nephropathy; Renal failure; Renoprotection