23. Does the maximum allowable contrast dose (MACD) predict the risk of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
CIN is associated with high in-hospital mortality. Some studies recommend the utilization of the MACD formula to guide safe contrast dosing, however the evidence supporting use of this measure is limited. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if MACD is helpful in predicting the risk...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Saudi Heart Association
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1016731515002638 |