Pentoxifylline and prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy: Is it efficient in patients with myocardial infarction undergoing coronary angioplasty?

Pentoxifylline and prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy: Is it efficient in patients with myocardial infarction undergoing coronary angioplasty?

<div><p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a major concern following procedures with applying iodinated contrast media. The basis prevention of CIN is hydration and to avoid hypovolemia. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of pentoxifylline (PTX)...

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Main Authors: Ali Eshraghi, Roya Naranji-Sani, Hourak Pourzand, Mohammad Vojdanparast, Negar Morovatfar, Javad Ramezani, Ramin Khamene-Bagheri, Pouya Nezafati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vesnu Publications 2016-12-01
Series:ARYA Atherosclerosis
Subjects:
Pentoxifylline
Myocardial Infarction
Contrast Media
Angioplasty
Nephropathy
Creatinine
Online Access:http://arya.mui.ac.ir/index.php/arya/article/view/1331

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