Early Small Creatinine Shift Predicts Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury and Persistent Renal Damage after Percutaneous Coronary Procedures
Abstract
Purpose
Little is known on the impact of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) on mid- and long-term renal function after percutaneous coronary procedure. The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of persistent renal damage (PRD) after CI-AKI in a cohort of patients undergoing coronary angiography and/or intervention. Moreover, we sought to assess the predictive value of small creatinine change at 12–24 h (SCrΔ%12–24 h) from contrast exposure in predicting CI-AKI and PRD.