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Title
Acetylcysteine for prevention of acute deterioration of renal function following elective coronary angiography and intervention: a randomized controlled trial.
Authors
Kay, Jay; Chow, Wing Hing; Chan, Tak Mao; Lo, Sing Kai; Kwok, On Hing; Yip, Alex; Fan, Katherine; Lee, Chi Hang; Lam, Wai Fai
Abstract
The antioxidant acetylcysteine prevents acute contrast nephrotoxicity in patients with impaired renal function who undergo computed tomography scanning. However, its role in coronary angiography is unclear.