Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), usually defined as an increase in serum creatinine of
0.5 mg/dL (44.2 μmol/L), or a 25% increase from the baseline value 48 hours after the
procedure, is a common and potentially serious complication of the use of iodinated contrast
media in patients at risk of acute renal injury. It is an important cause of hospital-acquired
renal failure, responsible for approximately 11% of cases. CIN may be difficult to distinguish
from cholesterol embolization, another cause of postprocedure renal impairment. The …

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