Efficacy of allopurinol pretreatment for prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy: a randomized controlled trial

Erol T., Tekin A., Katircibasi M. T. , Sezgin N. , Bilgi M., Tekin G., et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, cilt.167, ss.1396-1399, 2013 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Cilt numarası: 167 Konu: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.068
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
  • Sayfa Sayısı: ss.1396-1399

Özet

Background: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) remains a common complication of radiographic procedures. Radiocontrast agents can cause a reduction in renal function that may be due to reactive oxygen species. Conflicting evidence suggests that administration of antioxidants prevents CIN.