Acute Kidney Injury by Radiographic Contrast Media: Pathogenesis and Prevention

Acute Kidney Injury by Radiographic Contrast Media: Pathogenesis and Prevention

It is well known that iodinated radiographic contrast media may cause kidney dysfunction, particularly in patients with preexisting renal impairment associated with diabetes. This dysfunction, when severe, will cause acute renal failure (ARF). We may define contrast-induced Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)...

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Main Authors: Michele Andreucci, Teresa Faga, Antonio Pisani, Massimo Sabbatini, Ashour Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/362725

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