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 […]