Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi Arsivi, cilt.31, sa.12, ss.781-788, 2003 (Scopus)
Radiocontrast induced nephropathy (RCIN), a complication of diagnostic and curative interventions using contrast material, is an imporatant cause of in-hospital morbidity and mortality. Identifying patients at risk and taking precautions leads considerable decreases in frequency of RCIN. Under the light of epidemiological and experimental researchs made till today, this article has focused on clinical consequences, risk factors and preventive measures of RCIN.