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''E. Wierda MD, PhD and H.C. Hoftijzer, MD, PhD from the OLVG, The Netherlands''<br /> | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
In coronary angiography and PCI, contrast fluids are used. The most common type of contrast fluid used is fluid containing iodine. Iodine can cause contrast induced nephropathy, an acute deterioration in kidney function(> 25% or > 44 micromol/l elevation of creatinine) 2 to 5 days after intravascular fluid administration<cite>Kooiman</cite>. | In coronary angiography and PCI, contrast fluids are used. The most common type of contrast fluid used is fluid containing iodine. Iodine can cause contrast induced nephropathy, an acute deterioration in kidney function(> 25% or > 44 micromol/l elevation of creatinine) 2 to 5 days after intravascular fluid administration<cite>Kooiman</cite>. | ||