Changes in renal function over time in outpatients with eGFR  ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2: implication for timing of renal function testing before contrast-enhanced CT imaging

ConclusionsOutpatients with initial eGFR  ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 might not need routine eGFR test prior to contrast-enhanced CT scan for 1  year. In addition, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and heart failure increased the risk of declined renal function, particularly, in outpatients with initial eGFR between 30 and 59 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research