Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4245290 | Radiología | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Iodinated contrast media are widely used in Radiology practices with a very low rate of adverse effects, being contrast-induced nephropathy the most serious one. In the majority of cases it is temporary and reversible, even though it can increase the inhospital morbidity and mortality in patients with risk factors. We will describe the various measures of prevention, being hydration and use of non-ionic contrast low osmolality those which have demonstrated greater effectiveness. Precautions to be taken in some risk situations, as patients treated with metformin or with impaired renal function, are also discussed.
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Authors
C. RamÃrez Ribelles, M.A. Sánchez Fuster, J. Pamies Guilabert,