Has acetylcysteine use changed the incidence of contrast nephropathy in hospitalized patients? A before-after study

Am J Med. 2004 Dec 15;117(12):948-52. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2004.09.004.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcysteine / therapeutic use*
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Kidney Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Kidney Diseases / epidemiology
  • Kidney Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Acetylcysteine