Sadat U. Radiographic contrast-media-induced acute kidney injury: pathophysiology and prophylactic strategies.
ISRN RADIOLOGY 2013;
2013:496438. [PMID:
24967281 PMCID:
PMC4045530 DOI:
10.5402/2013/496438]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2013] [Accepted: 07/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is one of the most widely discussed and debated topics in cardiovascular medicine. With increasing number of contrast-media- (CM-) enhanced imaging studies being performed and growing octogenarian population with significant comorbidities, incidence of CI-AKI remains high. In this review, pathophysiology of CI-AKI, its relationship with different types of CM, role of serum and urinary biomarkers for diagnosing CI-AKI, and various prophylactic strategies used for nephroprotection against CI-AKI are discussed in detail.
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