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Int J Angiol 2023; 32(04): 277-279
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1741471
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Severe Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Leading to Dialysis Occurring in a Patient with Near-Normal Baseline Creatinine Undergoing CT Angiography Using Intravenous Contrast Only

Mohammad Reza Movahed 
1   Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
2   Department of Medicine, University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center, Tucson, Arizona
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Abstract

Contrast-induced nephropathy can be a major health issue in patients undergoing iodinated contrast exposure. Recently a published paper misleadingly suggested that intravenous administration of iodinated contrast is not a significant cause of contrast-induced nephropathy. This contrasts with previous studies and clinical observations of numerous contrast-induced nephropathy cases occurring in the setting of intravenous contrast exposure. A severe cause of contrast-induced nephropathy is presented occurring in a patient with near-normal creatinine receiving intravenous contrast only leading to dialysis and near death.

Keywords

contrast-induced nephropathy - contrast media - dialysis - intravenous contrast - coronary angiography - intra-arterial contrast exposure


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Article published online:
17 January 2022

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