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

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

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, vol.167, no.4, pp.1396-1399, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 167 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.068
• Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1396-1399
• Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.