Trimetazidine Decreases Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Conclusions:
The addition of TMZ to NS ± NAC significantly decreased the incidence of CIN in patients undergoing coronary angiography. In conclusion, TMZ could be considered as a potential tool for prevention of CIN in patients with renal dysfunction.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics - October 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nadkarni, G. N., Konstantinidis, I., Patel, A., Yacoub, R., Kumbala, D., Patel, R. A. G., Annapureddy, N., Pakanati, K. C., Simoes, P. K., Javed, F., Benjo, A. M. Tags: Clinical Studies Source Type: research