Standards for Reporting of the Thoracic Aorta on Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance ImagingViewing and measuring are best accomplished at a picture archiving and communications system workstation or an independent computer workstation, in which the aorta can be rotated into the best orientation to review each segment of the e282 Circulation

Context Contrast-induced nephropathy remains a common complication of radiographic procedures. Pretreatment with sodium bicarbonate is more protective than sodium chloride in animal models of acute ischemic renal failure. Acute renal failure from both ischemia and contrast are postulated to occur from free-radical injury. However, no studies in humans or animals have evaluated the efficacy of sodium bicarbonate for prophylaxis against contrast-induced nephropathy. Objective To examine the efficacy of sodium bicarbonate compared with sodium chloride for preventive hydration before and after radiographic contrast. Design, Setting, and Patients A prospective, single-center, randomized trial conducted from September 16, 2002, to June 17, 2003, of 119 patients with stable serum creatinine levels of at least 1.1 mg/dL (Ն97.2 µmol/L) who were randomized to receive a 154-mEq/L infusion of either sodium chloride (n=59) or sodium bicarbonate (n=60) before and after iopamidol administration (370 mg iodine/mL). Serum creatinine levels were measured at baseline and 1 and 2 days after contrast.

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4.5. Standards for Reporting of the Thoracic Aorta on Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Viewing and measuring are best accomplished at a picture archiving and communications system workstation or an independent computer workstation, in which the aorta can be rotated into the best orientation to review each segment of the e282 Circulation

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