The effect of establishing pre-angiography thresholds on contrast utilization.
Journal:
Journal of interventional cardiology
PMID:
29266400
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Contrast induced nephropathy is linked to contrast utilization and strategies for minimizing renal injury are incorporated into many laboratories that perform coronary angiography. Contrast limits have been described, below which there is minimal incremental increase in the risk of renal injury. Whether a priori acknowledgement of these limits as part of a contrast "Time-Out" reduces contrast utilization has not been established. In this study, we investigate the effect of verbalizing pre-angiography and ½ time contrast thresholds on contrast utilization and associated clinical outcomes.