Renal dysfunction and CABG

Highlights ► Renal dysfunction after CABG is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. ► Very few interventions have been shown to mitigate renal dysfunction after CABG. ► Fenoldopam infusion and avoidance of recent contrast injection may be beneficial. ► Excessively low intraoperative haemagl...

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Published in:Current opinion in pharmacology 2012-04, Vol.12 (2), p.181-188
Main Authors: Ho, Anthony MH, Chan, Simon KC
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Kidney Injury - etiology
Acute Kidney Injury - prevention & control
Animals
Contrast Media - adverse effects
Coronary Artery Bypass - adverse effects
Humans
Internal Medicine
Medical Education
Protective Agents - therapeutic use
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Summary:Highlights ► Renal dysfunction after CABG is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. ► Very few interventions have been shown to mitigate renal dysfunction after CABG. ► Fenoldopam infusion and avoidance of recent contrast injection may be beneficial. ► Excessively low intraoperative haemaglobin may harm the kidneys. ► Adherence to basic principles of organ perfusion remain the best strategy.
ISSN:1471-4892
1471-4973
DOI:10.1016/j.coph.2012.02.014