Core IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
Definition:
• no slam dunk criteria
• definition in research studies
typically increase in serum
creatinine 25-50% within
48-72 hours after contrast
exposure
Pathogenesis:
• no clear explanation
• best data from animal
models suggests
hypoxic/cytotoxic acute
tubular necrosis
Diagnosis:
• look for signs of ATN (muddy
brown casts)
• FENa (counterintuitive,
but sensitivity —100%)
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