Nefropatía por contraste. Revisión y profilaxis / Contrast nephropathy. Review and prophylaxis

ABSTRACT

The use of diagnostic techniques with iodinated contrastmedia represents a regular medical practice.Contrast induced nephropathy is a rare complicationin the general population but it has an importantprevalence and morbidity in selective groups ofpatients. Its multifactorial pathogenesis has not yetbeen totally determined. Identification of high-riskpatients and early application of suitable preventivemeasures is crucial. The following article summarizesthe most important aspects of this entity and the possibilities for its prevention (AU)