Race and contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing coronary angiography and cardiac catheterization

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is an acute worsening of renal function after receiving an intravascular contrast during a procedure. Some of the predisposing factors include underlying diabetes, chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure, periprocedural hypotension, anemia, contrast volume, and osmolality of contrast; however, it remains unclear if risk varies for CIN with race and ethnicity. There is evidence in the literature showing the link between race/ethnicity and the discrepancies in the utilization of preventive care services and the resources related to cardiovascular and renal health.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research