Radiological procedures utilizing intravascular iodinated contrast media injections are being
widely applied for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This has resulted in an …

The purpose of this study was, using consensus methodology, to document current
understanding of contrast media nephrotoxicity (CMN) and to identify areas where there is …

Background—In patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the
modern era, the incidence and prognostic implications of acute renal failure (ARF) are …

PURPOSE: This study set out to define the incidence, predictors, and mortality related to
acute renal failure (ARF) and acute renal failure requiring dialysis (ARFD) after coronary …

Background The use of iodinated contrast medium can result in nephropathy. Whether iso-
osmolar contrast medium is less nephrotoxic than low-osmolar contrast medium in high-risk …

The ACC/AHA Task Force on Practice Guidelines herein revises and updates the original
“Guidelines for Coronary Angiography,” published in 1987 (1). The frequent and still …

Background Radiographic contrast agents can cause a reduction in renal function that may
be due to reactive oxygen species. Whether the reduction can be prevented by the …

Nephrotoxicity of ionic and nonionic contrast media in 1196 patients: A randomized trial. The
incidence of nephrotoxicity occurring with the nonionic contrast agent, iohexol, and the ionic …

Background The administration of radiographic contrast agents remains an important cause
of acute renal failure. The optimal infusion for hydration has not been evaluated. Objective …

To determine whether low-osmolality contrast media (LOCM) are less nephrotoxic than high-
osmolality contrast media (HOCM), the authors searched MEDLINE and EMBASE …