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There is no consensus definition of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). Commonly used definitions include an increase in serum creatinine of 0.5 mg/dL or a 25% increase above baseline within 48 h of contrast.
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Lin, A., Cho, K.C. (2012). Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy. In: Owens, C., Yeghiazarians, Y. (eds) Handbook of Endovascular Peripheral Interventions. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0839-0_7
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