Prospective study of atrial natriuretic peptide for the prevention of radiocontrast-induced nephropathy

• Published in: American journal of kidney diseases Vol. 31; no. 4; p. 674
• Main Authors: Kurnik, B R, Allgren, R L, Genter, F C, Solomon, R J, Bates, E R, Weisberg, L S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.1998
• Subjects: Acute Kidney Injury - blood; Acute Kidney Injury - chemically induced; Acute Kidney Injury - prevention & control; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Atrial Natriuretic Factor - administration & dosage; Contrast Media - adverse effects; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; Kidney Failure, Chronic - blood; Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications; Kidney Failure, Chronic - diagnostic imaging; Male; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Radiography; Risk Factors; Time Factors

Radiocontrast-induced nephropathy (RCIN) is a common cause of hospital-acquired acute renal failure and is associated with a high mortality rate. RCIN is potentially preventable, because administration of the radiocontrast agent is predictable, and a high-risk population has been identified. This mu...