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Association between prophylactic hydration volume and risk of contrast-induced nephropathy after emergent

Tongtao Cui, Jianbin Zhao, Weijie Bei

  • 1Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Disease, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology. liuyongmd@126.com.

Cardiology Journal
|April 11, 2017
PubMed

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Higher intravenous hydration volumes (HV) did not reduce contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) risk after emergent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Excessive hydration may even increase CIN risk, suggesting current protocols need re-evaluation for optimal patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Intravenous hydration is crucial for preventing contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
  • Optimal hydration volume (HV) protocols for emergent PCI remain undefined.
  • This study examines the association between intravenous HV and CIN risk following emergent PCI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between intravenous hydration volume and the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) after emergent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
  • To determine if higher hydration volumes or hydration volume-to-weight ratios are associated with reduced CIN risk or improved long-term outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective recruitment of 711 patients undergoing emergent PCI with routine hydration speed.
  • Analysis of the association between hydration volume (HV) and HV to weight ratio (HV/W) with CIN risk.
  • CIN defined as a ≥25% or ≥0.5 mg/dL increase in serum creatinine within 48-72 hours post-contrast.

Main Results:

  • Overall CIN incidence was 24.7%.
  • Higher HV quartiles correlated with increased CIN rates.
  • Higher HV/W ratios were associated with an increased risk of CIN (aOR 1.99; 95% CI 1.05-3.74; p=0.034), not a decreased risk.

Conclusions:

  • Increased total intravenous hydration volume is not linked to reduced CIN risk or better long-term prognosis after emergent PCI.
  • Excessive hydration volume may potentially elevate the risk of CIN in patients undergoing emergent PCI.
  • Current hydration protocols warrant re-evaluation to optimize CIN prevention and patient outcomes.
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