A Simple Strategy to Reduce Contrast Media Use and Risk of Contrast-Induced Renal Injury during PCI: Introduction of an “Optimal Contrast Volume Protocol” to Daily Clinical Practice

A Simple Strategy to Reduce Contrast Media Use and Risk of Contrast-Induced Renal Injury during PCI: Introduction of an “Optimal Contrast Volume Protocol” to Daily Clinical Practice

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury is the leading cause of iatrogenic acute nephropathy. Development of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) increases the risk of adverse long- and short-term patients outcomes, the hospital costs, and length of hospitalization. There are a couple of methods describe...

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Main Authors: Aiste Zebrauskaite, Greta Ziubryte, Lukas Mackus, Austeja Lieponyte, Evelina Kairyte, Ramunas Unikas, Gediminas Jarusevicius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Subjects:
contrast-induced nephropathy
contrast
coronary artery disease
complications
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/9/402

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