Timeout for Contrast: Using Physician Behavior Modification to Reduce Contrast in the Catheterization Laboratory

Background. As the number of procedures using contrast media continues to rise, the ensuing complications place an ever increasing burden on the healthcare system. Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a common postprocedural complication after cardiac catheterization. Objectives. The purpose of our...

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Main Authors: Robby Singh, Marcel Zughaib
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9238124