Rate and risk factors for AKI after CT scans in  a cancer cohort
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CONCLUSION: In cancer patients, eGFR below 59 mL/min/1.73m2 were associated with increased rate of AKI, independent of contrast exposure. Congestive heart failure and prior AKI were also associated with increased rates of AKI.
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Source: Clinical Nephrology - November 12, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Latcha S, Plodkowski AJ, Zheng J, Jaimes EA Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research