Contrast-induced nephropathy is rare. It results from exposure to contrast dyes during certain imaging tests and cardiology procedures. People living with diabetes or advanced kidney disease may be at ...
The strategies proposed to prevent CIN include the use of antioxidants, such as N-acetylcysteine (NAC), ascorbic acid, theophylline, and statins; low-osmolar contrast media; preventive renal ...
(HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and congestive heart failure (CHF) undergoing coronary procedures, central venous pressure (CVP)-guided hydration is associated with ...
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands—A 5-day course of dietary inorganic nitrate given to patients undergoing invasive angiography for acute coronary syndromes dramatically slashes the risk of contrast-induced ...
Inorganic nitrate reduces contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), improves renal outcomes and reduces cardiac events compared to placebo in patients at risk of renal injury undergoing coronary angiography ...
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — A simple, low-cost 5-day course of dietary inorganic nitrate has shown apparent overwhelming benefit in preventing contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and reducing subsequent ...