minimize the risk of nephropathy due to the contrast dyes used for diagnostic tests

March 2007

New recommendations will help minimize the risk of nephropathy due to the contrast dyes used for diagnostic tests.

This is a big problem. It's the third most common cause of acute renal failure in hospitalized patients.

Patients are at risk if they are elderly or have chronic kidney disease, diabetes, or advanced heart failure.

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