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Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine book cover

1st Edition

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine

Edited By Antonio L. Bartorelli, Giancarlo Marenzi Copyright 2008
204 Pages
by CRC Press

204 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Contrast nephropathy is a major and growing problem. It is the third most common cause of in-hospital acute renal failure and is associated with significant in-hospital mortality, long-term mortality, increased risk of in-hospital major adverse cardiac events as well as prolonged hospital stay and increased costs of health care. The first of its kind to discuss the potentially mortal problems... Read more

1. Pathophysiology of Contrast-Agent-Induced Nephropathy   2. Coronary Risk and Chronic Kidney Disease  3. Epidemiology and Predictors of Contrast-Agent-Induced Nephropathy  4. Clincal Features and Prognostic Implications of Contract-Agent-Induced Nephropathy  5. Effects of Renal Insufficiency and Contrast Nephropathy on Prognosis and Treatment Outcomes of Acute Coronary Syndromes  6. Renovascular Disease in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease  7. Prevention of Contrast-Agent-Induced Nephropathy with Hydration  8. Contrast Media: Physiochemical Properties, Physiological Effects and Selection   9. Pharmacological Prophylaxis  10. Renal Replacement Therapies   11. Novel Preventive Strategies for Contrast-Induced-Nephropathy  12. CO2 Angiography and Magnetic Resonance in Imaging and Interventions

Biography

Antonio L. Bartorelli, Giancarlo Marenzi

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