Are new devices required to reduce contrast load in the cath lab, or is behavioral change sufficient?. Issue 6 (17th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rogers, Toby; Satler, Lowell F.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 90:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 935
• Page End: 936
• Publication Date: 2017-11-17
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27400
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

Key Points: A novel device that diverts a proportion of contrast injected by hand through the manifold can potentially reduce volume of contrast delivered to the patient by almost 50% to reduce risk of contrast‐induced nephropathy. Another simple solution to reducing contrast volume is to limit the number of angiographic views and cine runs acquired. A conscious effort by the angiographer to limit the contrast volume to less than the eGFR should be considered.