IV contrast for CT is not associated with increased risk of acute kidney injury | International News Live Blog

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Intravenous contrast media (typically iohexol or iodixanol) used in computed tomography (CT) does not appear to be associated with chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant or acute kidney injury, despite long-held fears to the contrary. The results of the largest controlled study of acute kidney injury following contrast media … http://internationalnewslive.com/iv-contrast-for-ct-is-not-associated-with-increased-risk-of-acute-kidney-injury/