Contrast induced nephropathy; recent findings

Saeed Mardani; Parto Nasri; Maryam Tavakoli

Contrast induced nephropathy; recent findings

J Nephropharmacol. 2013 Jul 1;2(2):27-30. eCollection 2013.

Authors

Saeed Mardani¹, Parto Nasri², Maryam Tavakoli³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
² School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
³ Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

PMID: 28197441
PMCID: PMC5297549

Abstract

Contrast induced nephropathy is one cause of acute renal failure. Contrast induced nephropathy is the third most common cause of hospital-acquired acute renal failure. The incidence of contrast induced nephropathy in the general population is 0.6% to 2.3%, but when focusing on specific high-risk patients the incidence can increase to more than 40%. Studies suggest that intravenous hydration is the most effective strategy to prevent contrast induced nephropathy. Hydration is inexpensive and is usually risk-free. Administration of optimal fluids before and after the contrast procedure allows for increased urine output and improved outcomes.

Keywords: Contrast nephropathy; Renal failure; Renoprotection.

Publication types

Review