Congestion, but not low cardiac output, is independently associated with acute kidney injury following contrast agent exposure - Scorecard - MDSpire

Congestion, but not low cardiac output, is independently associated with acute kidney injury following contrast agent exposure

  • By

  • Jean Marc Haurand

  • Elric Zweck

  • Patrick Horn

  • Christian Jung

  • Malte Kelm

  • Frank Ruschitzka

  • Ralf Westenfeld

  • Amin Polzin

  • June 15, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Venous Congestion, Rather than Low Cardiac Output, Independently Predicts Acute Kidney Injury After Contrast Agent Administration

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsVenous congestion and low cardiac output are associated with renal perfusion and glomerular filtration.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Remove unsupported conclusions.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Monitor renal function in patients receiving contrast agents.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients with cardiovascular disease undergoing coronary angiography.

        Focus on managing venous congestion to reduce CA-AKI risk.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Ensure practices are directly supported by the source.

        Related Resources & Content

        Original Source(s)

        Congestion, but not low cardiac output, is independently associated with acute kidney injury following contrast agent exposure

        • by Jean Marc Haurand, Elric Zweck, Patrick Horn, Christian Jung, Malte Kelm, Frank Ruschitzka, Ralf Westenfeld, Amin Polzin

        • June 15, 2026

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