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Acute kidney injury following iodinated contrast — a preventable complication of imaging.
CIN risk rises with eGFR < 30, diabetes, dehydration, and repeated dosing. Prevention: hydration, minimal contrast volume, avoiding NSAIDs, and using iso-osmolar agents. The term has largely shifted to 'post-contrast AKI' — causation is debated. eGFR checks before contrast in at-risk patients are standard.
A sudden drop in kidney function over hours to days - reversible if caught early, but a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease.
A calculated value estimating the rate at which kidneys filter blood, used to diagnose and stage chronic kidney disease.
Kidney injury caused by NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen) — a leading preventable cause of AKI and CKD progression.
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This content is a general reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Do not change your diet, fluids, medicines, or dialysis plan without your nephrologist or renal dietitian. Individual recommendations depend on your labs, medications, conditions, and care plan.