Clinical and Experimental Evidence for Prevention of Acute Renal Failure Induced by Radiographic Contrast Media

Acute renal failure still occurs as a complication after radiographic examination using iodinated radiocontrast medium. The incidence rate of radiocontrast medium-induced nephropathy (radiocontrast nephropathy) is low (2 – 3%) in general. However, the rate is remarkably elevated in patients with pre...

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Main Authors: Yoshinori Itoh, Takahisa Yano, Toshiaki Sendo, Ryozo Oishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2005-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319322297