Prostaglandin E1: a new agent for the prevention of renal dysfunction in high risk patients caused by radiocontrast media?

Autor: Koch, Jens-Albrecht, Plum, Jörg, Grabensee, Bernd, Mödder, Ulrich
Zdroj: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation; Jan2000, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p43-49, 7p
Abstrakt: Background. Acute renal failure following the administration of radiocontrast media (RCM) is a complication found especially in patients with impaired renal function. Within the limits of a pilot study, the objective was to (a) show the effectiveness and compatibility of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1=Alprostadil) in preventing acute renal failure in patients with elevated levels of serum creatinine and (b) to identify the most appropriate PGE1-dose. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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