Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Aged Critically Ill Patients

Background. Aging is associated with renal structural changes and functional decline. The attributable risk for renal dysfunction from radiocontrast agents in critically ill older patients has not been well established. Methods. In this prospective study, we assessed the incidence of contrast-induce...

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Main Authors: Eleni Palli, Demosthenes Makris, John Papanikolaou, Grigorios Garoufalis, Epaminondas Zakynthinos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/756469