CONTRAST INDUCED NEPHROPATHY (PB 2019) Paperback

Contrast nephropathy is an increasingly prevalent issue and the third most common cause of acute renal failure in hospitalized patients. It is linked to significant in-hospital mortality, long-term mortality, a higher risk of major adverse cardiac events during hospitalization, extended hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. This groundbreaking work is the first to focus on the potentially life-threatening complications of contrast agent-induced nephropathy. It specifically addresses the challenges of contrast nephropathy in patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab, such as coronary and peripheral angiography, as well as percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions. Bringing together experts from cardiology, interventional cardiology, radiology, and nephrology, Contrast-Induced Nephropathy serves as a valuable resource not only for interventional cardiologists but also for other healthcare professionals involved in the care of high-risk patients undergoing contrast-related procedures.