Prophylactic hemodialysis prevents renal deterioration after coronary angiography
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Pre-existing renal dysfunction is the main risk factor for contrast-induced nephropathy after coronary angiography. To date, there are no validated means of preventing this nephropathy in individuals with advanced renal failure. In a recent paper, Lee and co-workers report that prophylactic hemodialytic clearance of contrast media can prevent renal deterioration in these patients.
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