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., ...Daha Fazla

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, cilt.167, sa.4, ss.1396-1399, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 167 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.068
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1396-1399
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

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.