AVERTing contrast nephropathy--delivering less to get more?

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Long Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Long Beach, California.

Published: December 2015

Delivered contrast volume is the major modifiable risk factor for contrast nephropathy. The AVERT system can divert 31-40% of contrast for peripheral angiography. The upcoming results of the AVERT clinical trial will demonstrate whether the AVERT system reduces contrast nephropathy.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccd.26313DOI Listing

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