Contrast-induced nephropathy can be a major health issue in patients undergoing iodinated
contrast exposure. Recently a published paper misleadingly suggested that intravenous
administration of iodinated contrast is not a significant cause of contrast-induced
nephropathy. This contrasts with previous studies and clinical observations of numerous
contrast-induced nephropathy cases occurring in the setting of intravenous contrast
exposure. A severe cause of contrast-induced nephropathy is presented occurring in
a patient with near-normal creatinine receiving intravenous contrast only leading
to dialysis and near death.
Keywords
contrast-induced nephropathy - contrast media - dialysis - intravenous contrast -
coronary angiography - intra-arterial contrast exposure