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World J Cardiol. May 26, 2012; 4(5): 157-172
Published online May 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.157
Published online May 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.157
Table 1 Risk factors for radiocontrast-induced nephropathy
| Modifiable risk factors |
| Higher dose of contrast agent used |
| Congestive heart failure |
| Periprocedural shock |
| Anemia or postprocedural drop in hematocrit |
| Use of nephrotoxins |
| Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications |
| Dehydration |
| Hypertension or blood pressure control |
| Diabetes mellitus or sugar control |
| Increased CK-MB |
| Urgent or emergency priority of the procedure |
| Need for cardiac surgery after contrast exposure |
| Preprocedural intra-aortic balloon pump use |
| Non-modifiable risk factors |
| Age > 75 yr |
| Female sex |
| Baseline renal function |
- Citation: Hung YM, Lin SL, Hung SY, Huang WC, Wang PYP. Preventing radiocontrast-induced nephropathy in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing coronary angiography. World J Cardiol 2012; 4(5): 157-172
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v4/i5/157.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.157