Why Is Diabetes Mellitus a Risk Factor for Contrast-Induced Nephropathy?

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) remains a leading cause of iatrogenic acute kidney injury, as the usage of contrast media for imaging and intravascular intervention keeps expanding. Diabetes is an important predisposing factor for CIN, particularly in patients with renal functional impairment. Re...

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Main Authors: Samuel N. Heyman, Christian Rosenberger, Seymour Rosen, Mogher Khamaisi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/123589