J Transcat Intervent.2018;26:eA0006.
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury
DOI: 10.31160/JOTCI2018;26(1)A0006
ABSTRACT
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury is not a rare event after exposure to contrast media, and affects approximately 1 to 2% of patients in general radiological imaging procedures. The incidence of contrast-induced acute kidney injury is even higher among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, and ranges from 3 to 19% according to the patient’s risk profile. It is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, hospital length-of-stay and healthcare costs. Hence, since there is no targeted treatment after its onset, identifying high risk patients and preventing its occurrence is of paramount importance to avoid adverse outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention.
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