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Kidney surveillance in the spotlight: contrast-induced acute kidney injury illuminated [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Acute kidney injury comprises a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by a sudden decrease in renal function over hours to days. Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is caused by radiographic contrast agents used in diagnostic imaging.
Atkinson, Simon J.
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Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Prediction of Outcomes in Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

open access: yesInternational Journal of Nephrology, 2020
Background Serum creatinine is suboptimal as a biomarker in the early diagnosis of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). In this study, we investigated a panel of novel biomarkers in the early diagnosis of CIN and in assessing patient outcomes.
Justor Banda   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

CXCL16 and oxLDL are induced in the onset of diabetic nephropathy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major cause of end-stage renal failure worldwide. Oxidative stress has been reported to be a major culprit of the disease and increased oxidized low density lipoprotein (oxLDL) immune complexes were found in patients with ...
Abdel-Aziz, Abdel-Aziz H.   +11 more
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Contrast-induced Nephropathy among Patients Administered with Contrast Material at a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023
Introduction: Administration of an intravenous contrast medium, which is used in various routine hospital procedures, can lead to the development of nephropathy in some patients.
Anil Pokhrel   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oxidative stress and inflammation in the development of cardiovascular disease and contrast induced nephropathy

open access: yesVessel Plus, 2020
Utilization of contrast media to visualize vasculature structures in the setting of cardiovascular disorders (CVD) can lead to acute kidney injury, referred to as contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN).
Karla Cervantes-Gracia   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Prevention of acute kidney injury and protection of renal function in the intensive care unit : update 2017 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in the intensive care unit is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Objectives: To determine and update previous recommendations for the prevention of AKI, specifically the role of fluids, diuretics ...
Druml, W   +8 more
core   +3 more sources

Outcomes after angiography with sodium bicarbonate and acetylcysteine [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background: Intravenous sodium bicarbonate and oral acetylcysteine are widely used to prevent acute kidney injury and associated adverse outcomes after angiography without definitive evidence of their efficacy.
,   +19 more
core   +1 more source

The emerging role of cellular senescence in renal diseases [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Cellular senescence represents the state of irreversible cell cycle arrest during cell division. Cellular senescence not only plays a role in diverse biological events such as embryogenesis, tissue regeneration and repair, ageing and tumour occurrence ...
Alpini, Gianfranco   +12 more
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Obesity as a Risk Factor for Radiographic Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

open access: yesAngiology, 2020
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is common. Risk factors include preexisting renal impairment, diabetes, elderly age, and dehydration. In a single-centre prospective study, we investigated which factors are implicated for CIN in patients with ...
Muhammad A Kabeer   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Repurposing Statins for Renal Protection: Is It a Class Effect? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
There has been a great deal of excitement regarding the potential benefits of statins beyond their lipid-lowering effect, and repurposing them for other indications.
Antoine, Daniel J   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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