CHADS2 score predicts risk of contrast-induced nephropathy in stable coronary artery disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions

To investigate the correlation between the CHADS2 score and risk of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), we conducted a retrospective study in patients who underwent elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and compared its accuracy with previous scoring systems. Methods: A total of 539 pati...

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Main Authors: Ruey-Hsing Chou, Po-Hsun Huang, Chien-Yi Hsu, Hsin-Bang Leu, Shao-Sung Huang, Chin-Chou Huang, Jaw-Wen Chen, Shing-Jong Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-07-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664615004155