Abstract
The administration of radiocontrast media may lead to kidney injury, known as contrast-induced nephropathy, which is reversible in most cases, but its development may be associated with adverse outcomes. This review article provides recommendations for the prevention of contrast nephropathy.
MeSH terms
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Acetylcysteine / therapeutic use
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Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced*
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Acute Kidney Injury / prevention & control*
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Biomarkers
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Contrast Media / adverse effects*
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Creatinine / blood
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Humans
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Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Sodium Chloride / therapeutic use
Substances
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Biomarkers
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Contrast Media
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Sodium Chloride
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Creatinine
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Acetylcysteine