Iloprost for Prevention of Contrast-Mediated Nephropathy in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography and/or Intervention

Summary

The prevention of contrast-mediated nephropathy (CMN), which accounts for considerable morbidity and mortality, remains a vexing problem. Contrast induced renal vasoconstriction is believed to play a pivotal role in the CMN mechanism. The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of the prostacyclin analogue iloprost (dose 1ng/kg/min) in preventing CMN in high-risk patients undergoing a coronary procedure.

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Start

2005-11

Primary completion

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Completion

2007-07

Publications

• Spargias K, Adreanides E, Demerouti E, Gkouziouta A, Manginas A, Pavlides G, Voudris V, Cokkinos DV. Iloprost prevents contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with renal dysfunction undergoing coronary angiography or intervention. Circulation. 2009 Nov 3;120(18):1793-9. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.109.863159. Epub 2009 Oct 19.

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