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World J Nephrol. Jun 25, 2026; 15(2): 116961
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.116961
Table 1 Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics of the studied group based on the development of contrast-associated acute kidney injury
Variables
CA-AKI (n = 20)
Non-CA-AKI (n = 135)
P value
Age (years)59.54 ± 8.6748.19 ± 7.890.001
Sex
    Male15 (75.0)95 (70.4)0.984
    Female5 (25.0)40 (29.6)
BMI (kg/m2)24.60 ± 4.4025.77 ± 3.110.870
Smoking4 (20.0)20 (14.8)0.756
Diabetes mellitus14 (70.0)100 (74.0)0.772
Hypertension6 (35.0)40 (29.6)0.161
Chest pain0.094
    Typical15 (75.0)108 (80.0)
    Atypical5 (25.0)27 (20.0)
Heart rate (beats/minute)80.46 ± 15.5182.11 ± 15.980.343
DBP (mmHg)90.90 ± 6.7889.11 ± 8.910.304
SBP (mmHg)118.56 ± 9.34117.78 ± 14.780.882
ECG findings 0.092
    Anterior infarction16 (80.0)108 (80.0)
    Inferior infarction2 (10.0)15 (11.1)
    Posterolateral infarction2 (10.0)12 (8.9)
    Prior PCI3 (15.0)20 (14.8)
Drug intake0.342
    ACE inhibitors8 (40.0)50 (37.0)0.650
    ARBs4 (20.0)35 (26.0)0.390
    Beta blocker16 (80.0)108 (80)0.090
    Loop diuretics6 (30.0)41 (30.4)0.210
    Nitrates10 (40.0)55 (40.7)0.780
    CCB5 (25.0)34 (25.2)0.570
    Statins16 (80.0)110 (81.5)0.070
    Aspirin17 (85.0)115 (85.2)0.330
    MRA2 (10.0)15 (11.1)0.710


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