High White Blood Cell Count Is a Risk Factor for Contrast-Induced Nephropathy following Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Conclusions: This study found that CIN occurred in 8.8% of patients with AIS following mechanical thrombectomy. High WBC count was associated with an increased risk of CIN and may be helpful for predicting CIN.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2020;10:59 –65
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - Category: Neurology Source Type: research