Contrast-media induced nephropathy in patients undergoing coronary angiography

Gomes, V.O.; Blaya, P.; Poli de Figueiredo, C.E.; Manfroi, W.; Caramori, P.

Journal of Invasive Cardiology 15(6): 304-310

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 1042-3931
PMID: 12777666
Document Number: 565413
Contrast-medium induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization has an extremely variable incidence, which is very elevated in high-risk subgroups. Despite its benign course in most cases, it is associated with a longer hospital stay, and elevated in-hospital and late mortality rates. This paper reviews the physiopathogenesis of CIN, as well as the clinical manifestations and preventive measures currently available.

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