Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibition decreased contrast-associated acute kidney injury in chronic kidney disease patients

Background/Purpose: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a risk factor for contrast associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI). The risk of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RASi) use in patients with CKD before the administration of contrast is not clear. Methods: In this nested case–control...

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Main Authors: Yi-Ting Chen, Chieh-Kai Chan, Wen-Yi Li, Tao-Min Huang, Tai-Shuan Lai, Vin-Cent Wu, Tzong-Shinn Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966462030334X