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Contrast-induced acute kidney injury
Rishi Chandiramani1, Davide Cao1, Johny Nicolas1
1Center for Interventional Cardiovascular Research and Clinical Trials, The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1030, New York, NY, 10029-6574, USA.
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Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a kidney complication from contrast media. While preventive strategies have lowered rates, further research is needed for evolving interventions.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Radiology
Background:
- Minimally invasive cardiology procedures are increasing.
- Contrast media used in these procedures can cause contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI).
- CI-AKI is a decline in kidney function post-contrast administration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiology of CI-AKI.
- To discuss the pathogenesis of CI-AKI.
- To highlight current and future preventive strategies for CI-AKI.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of CI-AKI.
- Analysis of physiological changes in CI-AKI.
- Evaluation of preventive strategies including hydration, pharmaceuticals, and renal replacement therapy.
Main Results:
- CI-AKI results from direct nephrotoxicity and oxidative stress.
- Preventive strategies have reduced CI-AKI incidence.
- Evolving interventional procedures present ongoing challenges.
Conclusions:
- CI-AKI remains a significant concern in cardiology.
- Understanding pathogenesis is key to prevention.
- Continued research is vital for managing CI-AKI in modern medicine.
Abstract:
Although major advancements in the field of cardiology have allowed for an increasing number of patients to undergo minimally invasive imaging and interventional procedures, contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) continues to be a dreaded complication among patients receiving intravascular contrast media. CI-AKI is characterized by progressive decline in kidney function within a few days of contrast medium administration. Physiological changes resulting from the direct nephrotoxic effect of contrast media on tubular epithelial cells and release of vasoactive molecules have been implicated in creating a state of increased oxidative stress and subsequent ischemic renal cell injury. Over the last several years, preventive strategies involving intravenous hydration, pharmaceutical agents and renal replacement therapies have resulted in lower rates of CI-AKI. However, due to the evolving paradigm of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, several unanswered questions remain. This review highlights the epidemiology, pathogenesis and preventive strategies of CI-AKI.
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