These Guidelines represent the third time that the ESC and EACTS have brought together
cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in a joint Task Force to review the ever-increasing body …

With the increasing application of medical imaging contrast materials, contrast-induced
nephropathy has become one of the leading causes of iatrogenic renal insufficiency. The …

always refer to the full text version, which is freely available on the ESC and EACTS
websites. The National Societies of the ESC are encouraged to endorse, translate, and …

Iodinated contrast media (ICM) induced acute kidney injury (AKI) accounts for 11% of cases
of AKI and is its third most common cause in hospitalized patients. However, the …

Background and aims Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is the third leading
cause of hospital-acquired acute kidney injury. It is more commonly observed following intra …

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury is a common iatrogenic complication associated with
increased health resource utilization and adverse outcomes, including short-and long-term …

Diagnostic imaging using iodinated contrast media is an essential procedure in the clinical
setting and provides a large amount of beneficial information. However, the use of iodinated …

Acute kidney injury (AKI), a major health issue concerning~ 50% of patients treated in
intensive care units, generally leads to severe renal damage associated with high mortality …

Background: Loop diuretics (LD) are widely used in emergency and intensive care
medicine. Summary: The substances increase the clearance of electrolytes and water; thus …

As lifespans lengthen, age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes
are becoming more prevalent. Correspondingly, the use of contrast agents for medical …