ACE-I/ARB Therapy prior to Contrast Exposure: What Should the Clinician Do?

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is now one of the three leading causes of acute kidney injury in the world. A lot is known about the risk factors of CIN, yet it remains a major cause of morbidity, end stage renal disease, prolonged hospital stay, and increased costs as well as a high mortality. M...

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Main Authors: Robert Kalyesubula, Peace Bagasha, Mark A. Perazella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/423848