Side Effects of Radiographic Contrast Media: Pathogenesis, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Radiocontrast media (RCM) are medical drugs used to improve the visibility of internal organs and structures in X-ray based imaging techniques. They may have side effects ranging from itching to a life-threatening emergency, known as contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). We define CIN as acute renal...

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Main Authors: Michele Andreucci, Richard Solomon, Adis Tasanarong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/741018