BACKGROUND: The choice of radiographic contrast media for use in patients at increased
risk of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is of ongoing interest. METHODS: The current
study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind design comparing the renal
effects of the non-ionic, iso-osmolal agent, iodixanol, versus the non-ionic, low-osmolal
agent, iopamidol, in 526 subjects with impaired baseline renal function (chronic kidney
disease) and diabetes mellitus undergoing diagnostic and/or therapeutic coronary …

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