Contrast-induced Acute Kidney Injury in Interventional Cardiology: Emerging Evidence and Unifying Mechanisms of Protection by Remote Ischemic Conditioning

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a common complication of many diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. It is associated with longer in-hospital stay, more complicated hospitalization course, and higher in-hospital morbidity and mortality. With increasing use of contrast media in various diagnostic and interventional procedures, the prevalence of CI-AKI is expected to rise. Although pre-hydration with intravenous normal saline is recommended in patients with elevated risk of CI-AKI, this approach is often not feasible in many clinical settings.
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research