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Risk factors for contrast medium induced nephropathy
| Patient related |
| Pre-existing renal insufficiency (serum creatinine level > 1.5 mg/dl; Especially, patients with eGFR less than 30 ml/min) |
| Diabetes mellitus |
| Dehydration |
| Cardiovascular disease |
| Age over 70 |
| Use of diuretics |
| Contrast medium related |
| High osmolality agents |
| Large doses of contrast medium |
