genitourinary disorders
Contrast Nephropathy
Risk factors for contrast nephropathy
Risk factors for nephrotoxicity are the following: Older age Preexisting Chronic Kidney Disease None Diabetes Mellitus (DM) None Heart Failure (HF) None Multiple Myeloma None High doses (eg,>100 mL) of a hyperosmolar contrast agent (eg, during percutaneous coronary interventions) Factors that reduce renal perfusion, such as volume depletion or the concurrent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), diuretics, or angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Concurrent use of nephrotoxic medications (eg, aminoglycosides) Acute Liver Failure None 