Effect of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy on the Long-Term Outcome of Patients with Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Conclusion: The effect of CIN on the long-term outcome of patients with NSTEMI was substantially influenced by confounding factors. CIN was a marker, rather than a mediator, of increased cardiovascular risk, and the baseline renal function was more conclusive as a long-term prognosticator.Cardiorenal Med 2015;5:116-124

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Source: Cardiorenal Medicine - February 27, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research