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Contrast-Induced Nephropathy [PDF]
Although the clinical features of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) have been well described for some time (1,2), during the past 15 yr, interest among physicians on the subject of CIN has dramatically increased. A PubMed search of the phrase “contrast-induced nephropathy” between 1990 and 2007 produced 347 citations. During the past 5 yr alone, there
Michael R, Rudnick +2 more
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Objective This is the first study to explore the risk factors for nephropathy caused by gadolinium-based contrast agents and establish a prediction model to identify high-risk patients.Methods A total of 1404 patients who received gadolinium-based ...
Huanhuan Zheng +5 more
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Plants used to decrease serum creatinine levels and contrast-induced nephropathy: A review article [PDF]
:Background and aims: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is one of the most common reasons for acute kidney failure. Because of the increasing use of contrasts for computed tomography and angiography and coronary interventions, the incidence of CIN is on
Mahmoud Rafieian, zahra ghasemi
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The aim of the work was to determine the risk factors of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with acute coronary syndrome and to evaluate the effectiveness of methods of its prevention. There were examined 62 patients admitted to the interventional
L.O. Miakinkova +5 more
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N-acetylcysteine in the prevention of radiocontrast-induced nephropathy: clinical trials and end points [PDF]
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has been suggested to prevent radiocontrast-induced nephropathy (RCIN) in patients with a reduced renal function. However, clinical studies have not been demonstrating this effect consistently.
Hoffmann, Ute +7 more
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Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: An Overview
Background This review elaborates on the definition, incidence, risk factors and treatment options for contrast-induced acute renal injury and highlights the potential therapeutic options to prevent this condition.
Yuvashri Kaliyaperumal +2 more
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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
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Background Iodinated contrast media are amongst the most frequently prescribed medications, however, their use is not without complications. With contrast-induced nephropathy constituting a major concern, alternative non-iodine based approaches have been
Athanasios Diamantopoulos +10 more
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Magnetic resonance imaging as a non-invasive tool to investigate pulmonary and renal fibrosis in small rodents : method and readout validation, animal model optimization, and substance testing [PDF]
Pulmonary fibrosis, an end result of various types of lung damage including interstitial pneumonia and respiratory bronchiolitis (Gross and Hunninghake, 2001; Katzenstein and Myers, 1998; Lazenby et al., 1990) is a lethal disease characterized by ...
Egger, Christine
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Experimental rat models for contrast-induced nephropathy; A comprehensive review [PDF]
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is an iatrogenic disease caused by the parenteral administration of iodinated contrast media (CM). A number of agents are currently being assessed to minimise or prevent CIN. Such agents are typically assessed using rat
Shulkes, A +11 more
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