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RenalGuard system (IV fluid infusion rate tied to Foley catheter urine output) shows benefits in preventing contrast nephropathy. |
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Circulation: Dr. Briguori reported on data from 294 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who underwent elective catheterization procedures for diagnostic imaging. The primary end point for the study used a definition of CIN as a rise in serum creatinine (SCr) of 0.3mg/dl over the patient's baseline reading. The RenalGuard-treated group had a CIN incidence rate 46% lower than the control group using this definition of CIN.
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