Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents
Abu-Alfa AK. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents. Advances In Kidney Disease And Health 2011, 18: 188-198. PMID: 21531325, DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2011.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute kidney injuryNephrogenic systemic fibrosisGadolinium-based contrast agentsCKD stage 4Immediate hemodialysisSystemic fibrosisAdministration of GBCAsCare of patientsStage 4Needs of patientsMajority of casesKidney injuryDialysis initiationPeritoneal dialysisSignificant morbidityKidney diseaseCurrent recommendationsHigh riskContrast agentsLower riskRisk differencePatientsDrug AdministrationHemodialysisIndividualized assessment