A randomized trial of saline hydration to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy in patients on regular captopril or furosemide therapy undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is characterized by acute deterioration of renal function that occurs after parenteral administration of contrast media in the absence of other causes. Although no definite proof has been obtained yet, the risk of diuretics or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibito...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation |
| Online Access: | http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2012;volume=23;issue=2;spage=280;epage=285;aulast=Shemirani |