Abstract:Introduction:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is one of the most important causes for increased mortality rates in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. In our study, we aimed to investigate the impact of serum osmolarity on CIN in patients with STMEI who were undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
Patients and Methods:A total of 163 consecutive patients with STEMI were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into two groups; patients without CIN were assigned to grou… Show more
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