Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: Does It Really Exist?
Many different definitions of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) have appeared in the literature since it was first reported in 1954. It is commonly defined as an acute [...]
contrast-induced nephropathy
#NephMadness 2018: To Screen or Not to Screen (For Renal Function) in the Era of Class II GBCAs
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, we misfiled this commentary and discovered our mistake too late to post this during the peak of NephMadness. Our apologies to Dr Schieda. [...]
PCI-first or Preemptive Dialysis-first Approach in CKD Patients Needing Cardiac Catheterization
The decision about whether to perform percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with advanced stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a challenging one. The [...]