Research Article: Predictive Value of Systemic Inflammation Score for Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury and Adverse Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Introduction:
Contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) is a prevalent complication in patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The occurrence and development of CA-AKI not only leads to prolonged hospitalization and increased healthcare costs, but is also significantly associated with numerous adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes, such as heart failure, renal replacement therapy, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). – Given the limited availability of effective treatments for…
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