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: Andreucci, Michele, Faga, Teresa, Pisani, Antonio, Sabbatini, Massimo, Michael, Ashour
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4150431/