The Ohio State University Medical Center

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

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Credits1.00
Release Date4/4/2008
Termination Date4/4/2011
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DescriptionContrast-induced nephropathy has become a significant source of hospital morbidity and mortality with the ever-increasing use of iodinated contrast media in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as angiography in high-risk patients.
Accreditation StatementThe Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AuthorNabil Haddad, MD and Ganesh Shidham, MD
ObjectivesUpon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Evaluate the risk factors of CIN. 2.) Identify the mechanism involved in the pathophysiology of CIN. 3.) Review different preventive measures of CIN and recommended guidelines.
AudienceThis course is designed for physicians.
Estimated Time to Complete1 Hour