Prophylaxis against contrast-induced nephropathy

Risk factors for contrast-induced nephropathy include diabetic nephropathy, myeloma, and osmolality. There is currently insufficient evidence to support anything other than simple fluid therapy for the prevention of this complication.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1999-05, Vol.353 (9165), p.1638-1639
Main Author: Oliveira, David BG
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contrast Media - adverse effects
Creatinine - blood
Dyes
Fluid Therapy
Fluids
Humans
Kidney Diseases - blood
Kidney Diseases - chemically induced
Kidney Diseases - prevention & control
Kidneys
Medical disorders
Medical research
Prevention
Prophylaxis
Risk factors
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Summary:Risk factors for contrast-induced nephropathy include diabetic nephropathy, myeloma, and osmolality. There is currently insufficient evidence to support anything other than simple fluid therapy for the prevention of this complication.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(98)90076-9