Sodium Bicarbonate Versus Saline for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With Renal Dysfunction Undergoing Coronary Angiography or Intervention
Mauro Maioli, MD*,
Anna Toso, MD,
Mario Leoncini, MD,
Michela Gallopin, MD,
Delio Tedeschi, MD,
Carlo Micheletti, RN and
Francesco Bellandi, MD
Division of Cardiology, Misericordia e Dolce Hospital, Prato, Italy.
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Figure 2 End Points in the Study Groups
Incidence of primary end point (left) (absolute increase of creatinine  0.5 mg/dl over baseline value within 5 days after the administration of the radiographic contrast medium). Incidence of secondary end point: relative increase of creatinine 25% over baseline value within 5 days (middle) and within 2 days (right) after contrast agent administration. NS = no significant difference.
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