Kidney Function in Filtering Contrast
Educational only: videos on MedicalVideos.com are for general information and are not medical advice. Always consult your own doctor about your health.
CIN is a rare disorder and occurs when kidney problems are caused by the use of certain contrast dyes. In most cases contrast dyes used in tests, such as CT (computerized tomography) and angiograms, have no reported problems. About 2 percent of people receiving dyes can develop CIN. However, the risk for CIN can increase for people with diabetes, a history of heart and blood diseases, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). For example, the risk of CIN in people with advanced CKD (glomerular filtration rate (GFR) below 30 mL/min/1.73m2), increases to 30 to 40 percent. The risk of CIN in people with both CKD and diabetes is 20 to 50 percent.
This video in 30 seconds
This video covers kidney function in relation to contrast and contrast-induced nephropathy. It describes CIN as kidney problems caused by certain contrast dyes used in tests such as CT and angiograms, and covers how risk increases for people with diabetes, a history of heart and blood diseases, and chronic kidney disease.
Key points
- Contrast-induced nephropathy is explained
- Contrast dyes used in CT and angiograms are covered
- Increased risk with diabetes is described
- Increased risk with heart and blood disease history and chronic kidney disease is described
Medical Videos
Free medical and surgery videos for patients, students and professionals — trusted since 2007.
Founded by Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, MD, PhD — physician-scientist.
Follow us on Facebook · Instagram
SORT BY-
Top Comments
-
Latest comments