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Copyright ©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Nephrol. May 6, 2017; 6(3): 86-99
Published online May 6, 2017. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v6.i3.86
Table 7 Strategies to reduce the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury
Assess the risk of CI-AKI
Assess the need of contrast-enhancement, avoid unnecessary contrast administration
Avoid concomitant use of other nephrotoxic drugs
Hydrate the patient with isotonic saline and/or sodium bicarbonate before and after the procedure
N-acetyl-cysteine 1200 mg orally twice daily
Prefer iso-osmolal or hypo-osmolal CM
Use minimum amount of CM
Check renal functions within 1 wk of the procedure