Review Article

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Table 1

Risk factors for development of contrast-induced nephropathy.

NonmodifiableModifiable
Patient-related factors

Age
Diabetes mellitus with CRF
Preexisting renal failureVolume depletion
Congestive heart failureAnemia, PCI related blood loss
Hemodynamic instabilityNephrotoxic drug use
Nephrotic syndromeLow serum albumin
Renal transplant

Procedure-related factors

IABPVolume of contrast media
Emergent/primary PCIMultiple administration of CM within 72 hours
Intraarterial CM administrationOsmolality and ionicity of CM

CM, contrast media; CRF, chronic renal failure; IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention.