Acetylcysteine for prevention of acute deterioration of renal function following elective coronary angiography and intervention: a randomized controlled trial.

Jay, Kay,; Wing Hing, Chow,; Tak Mao, Chan,; Sing Kai, Lo,; On Hing, Kwok,; Alex, Yip,; Katherine, Fan,; Chi Hang, Lee,; Wai Fai, Lam,

doi:10.1001/jama.289.5.553

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Acetylcysteine for prevention of acute deterioration of renal function following elective coronary angiography and intervention: a randomized controlled trial.

Published in JAMA • Feb 5, 2003

Authors:

Kay, Jay

Chow, Wing Hing

Chan, Tak Mao

Abstract

CONTEXT: 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. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether oral acetylcysteine prevents acute deterioration in ...

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Acetylcysteine

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