5. Zorses and Hebras
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Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: Rarity in the Modern Era
This chapter explores contrast-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) and its rarity in the modern era. It discusses the historical significance of high osmolality contrast agents and how modern formulations have greatly reduced the risk. The chapter also highlights studies that failed to find evidence of kidney injury after contrast exposure, suggesting that the entity of contrast-induced AKI may be rarer than it once was.
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