Impact of contrast-induced acute kidney injury definition on clinical outcomes.

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Impact of contrast-induced acute kidney injury definition on clinical outcomes.

Am Heart J. 2011 May;161(5):963-71

Authors: Budano C, Levis M, D'Amico M, Usmiani T, Fava A, Sbarra P, Burdese M, Segoloni GP, Colombo A, Marra S

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) is a frequent complication after infusion of contrast media in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. A wide range of CIAKI rates occurs after intervention between 3% and 30%, depending on the definition. The aim of this study was to identify which methodology was more effective at recognizing patients at high risk for in-hospital and out-of-hospital adverse events.

PMID: 21570530 [PubMed - in process]

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