[Kidney function in contrast media-enhanced imaging].

CONCLUSION: Considering the results of the latest clinical research, the potential risk of CI-AKI has been overestimated for a long time and should no longer outweigh the diagnostic benefit of contrast media-enhanced imaging. Nevertheless, the most effective prophylaxis for CI-AKI is the avoidance of unnecessary administration of contrast media. PMID: 31016343 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31016343?dopt=Abstract

Source: Der Radiologe - April 22, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Jahn M, Becker S, Kribben A Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research

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