Predicting contrast-induced nephropathy after CT pulmonary angiography in the critically ill: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background It is uncertain whether we can predict contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) after CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA). This study compared the ability of a validated CIN prediction score with the Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) in predicting CIN after CTPA. Methods This cohort...

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Main Authors: Kwok M. Ho, Yusrah Harahsheh
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0274-z
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description Abstract Background It is uncertain whether we can predict contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) after CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA). This study compared the ability of a validated CIN prediction score with the Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) in predicting CIN after CTPA. Methods This cohort study involved critically ill adult patients who required a CTPA to exclude acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Patients with end-stage renal failure requiring dialysis were excluded. CIN was defined as an elevation in plasma creatinine concentrations > 44.2μmol/l (or 0.5 mg/dl) within 48 h after CTPA. Results Of the 137 patients included, 77 (51%) were hypotensive, 54 (39%) required inotropic support, and 68 (50%) were mechanically ventilated prior to the CTPA. Acute PE was confirmed in 21 patients (15%) with 14 (10%) being bilateral. CIN occurred in 56 patients (41%) with 35 (26%) required dialysis subsequent to CTPA. The CIN prediction score had a good ability to discriminate between patients with and without developing CIN (Area under the receiver-operating-characteristic (AUROC) curve 0.864, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.795–0.916) and requiring subsequent dialysis (AUROC 0.897, 95% CI 0.833–0.942) and was better than the PESI in predicting both outcomes (AUROC 0.731, 95% CI 0.649–0.804 and 0.775, 95% CI 0.696–0.842, respectively). A CIN risk score > 10 and 12 had an 82.1 and 85.7% sensitivity and 81.5 and 78.4% specificity to predict subsequent CIN and dialysis, respectively. The CIN prediction model tended to underestimate the observed risks of dialysis, but this was improved after recalibrating the slope and intercept of the original prediction equation. Conclusions The CIN prediction score had a good ability to discriminate between critically ill patients with and without developing CIN after CTPA. Used together for critically ill patients with suspected acute PE, the CIN prediction score and PESI may be useful to inform clinicians when the benefits of a CTPA scan will outweigh its potential harms.
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spelling doaj.art-e9fc64ef04034b93a9793f493409d36a2022-12-22T00:35:15ZengBMCJournal of Intensive Care2052-04922018-01-01611910.1186/s40560-018-0274-zPredicting contrast-induced nephropathy after CT pulmonary angiography in the critically ill: a retrospective cohort studyKwok M. Ho0Yusrah Harahsheh1Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Perth HospitalDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Perth HospitalAbstract Background It is uncertain whether we can predict contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) after CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA). This study compared the ability of a validated CIN prediction score with the Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) in predicting CIN after CTPA. Methods This cohort study involved critically ill adult patients who required a CTPA to exclude acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Patients with end-stage renal failure requiring dialysis were excluded. CIN was defined as an elevation in plasma creatinine concentrations > 44.2μmol/l (or 0.5 mg/dl) within 48 h after CTPA. Results Of the 137 patients included, 77 (51%) were hypotensive, 54 (39%) required inotropic support, and 68 (50%) were mechanically ventilated prior to the CTPA. Acute PE was confirmed in 21 patients (15%) with 14 (10%) being bilateral. CIN occurred in 56 patients (41%) with 35 (26%) required dialysis subsequent to CTPA. The CIN prediction score had a good ability to discriminate between patients with and without developing CIN (Area under the receiver-operating-characteristic (AUROC) curve 0.864, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.795–0.916) and requiring subsequent dialysis (AUROC 0.897, 95% CI 0.833–0.942) and was better than the PESI in predicting both outcomes (AUROC 0.731, 95% CI 0.649–0.804 and 0.775, 95% CI 0.696–0.842, respectively). A CIN risk score > 10 and 12 had an 82.1 and 85.7% sensitivity and 81.5 and 78.4% specificity to predict subsequent CIN and dialysis, respectively. The CIN prediction model tended to underestimate the observed risks of dialysis, but this was improved after recalibrating the slope and intercept of the original prediction equation. Conclusions The CIN prediction score had a good ability to discriminate between critically ill patients with and without developing CIN after CTPA. Used together for critically ill patients with suspected acute PE, the CIN prediction score and PESI may be useful to inform clinicians when the benefits of a CTPA scan will outweigh its potential harms.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0274-zAcute kidney injuryComplicationsContrastPredictionVenous thromboembolism
spellingShingle Kwok M. Ho
Yusrah Harahsheh
Predicting contrast-induced nephropathy after CT pulmonary angiography in the critically ill: a retrospective cohort study
Journal of Intensive Care
Acute kidney injury
Complications
Contrast
Prediction
Venous thromboembolism
title Predicting contrast-induced nephropathy after CT pulmonary angiography in the critically ill: a retrospective cohort study
title_full Predicting contrast-induced nephropathy after CT pulmonary angiography in the critically ill: a retrospective cohort study
title_fullStr Predicting contrast-induced nephropathy after CT pulmonary angiography in the critically ill: a retrospective cohort study
title_full_unstemmed Predicting contrast-induced nephropathy after CT pulmonary angiography in the critically ill: a retrospective cohort study
title_short Predicting contrast-induced nephropathy after CT pulmonary angiography in the critically ill: a retrospective cohort study
title_sort predicting contrast induced nephropathy after ct pulmonary angiography in the critically ill a retrospective cohort study
topic Acute kidney injury
Complications
Contrast
Prediction
Venous thromboembolism
url http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0274-z
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