Contrast Induced Nephropathy
"In Radiology 2008;248:97-105 Shaun A. Nguyen et al compared effects of iso-osmolality contrast with a low-osmolality agent on renal function and concluded Intravenous contrast material application in high-risk patients is unlikely to be associated with permanent adverse outcomes. SCr levels after contrast material administration are lower in iodixanol than iopromide groups."
Contrast Induced Nephropathy
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Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
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Friday, June 20, 2008
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1 comment:
Hmmm you should look into the total data for CIN - contrast induced nephropathy. It is the dirty little secret of CT scan. We hurt people's kidneys in about 5% of cases
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