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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2014; 6(9): 1006-1021
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.1006
Table 3 Potential preventive measures and pharmacological interventions in acute kidney injury
Preventive measures
Avoidance of nephrotoxic drugs
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Angiotensin receptor blockers
Hydration
Glycemic control
Maintenance of renal perfusion
Goal directed therapy
Ischemic preconditioning
Prevention of CI-AKI
Hydration
N-acetyl cysteine
Bicarbonate
Timing of surgery
Pharmacological interventions
Fenoldopam
Nesiritide
Sodium bicarbonate
Mannitol
Atrial natriuretic peptide
Brain-type natriuretic peptide
Early postoperative renal replacement therapy
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Ultrafiltration