Sodium Bicarbonate vs Sodium Chloride in Preventing Contrast Medium–Induced Nephropathy

Incidence and predictors of contrast‐induced nephropathy following CT‐angiography for clinically suspected acute pulmonary embolism

“…The incidence of CIN in our study population was comparable to the lower limits of the range reported by previous studies, probably due to the relatively low dose of intravenously administered CM that is required for CTPA [1,[7][8][9][10][11]. Furthermore, risk factors identified by our multivariate regression analysis are consistent with previous studies.…”

“…Patients on dialysis or after renal transplantation were excluded. CIN was defined as an increase in serum creatinine levels over 25% or over 44 lmol L )1 during the first 5 days after CTPA [5][6][7][8][9][10]. Secondary study outcomes were an increase of creatinine levels over 25% or more than 44 lmol L )1 after 1 month, reflecting chronic kidney injury after CTPA, and the need for renal replacement therapy.…”