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Preventing Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Egyptian Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sarah Sabry, Mai K Ammar, Mahmoud Taeima, Noha Nassar, Azza ElFiky, Ayman Saleh

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NCT06139952 phase4completed

Assessment of the Effect of Atorvastatin and N-acetyl Cysteine on Prevention of Contrast Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography CIN

Ran2023Enrolled120Registered outcomes2Posted comparisons0ConditionsCoronary Artery Disease, Nephropathy; Toxic, DrugsArmsAtorvastatin 80mg, N-acetyl cysteine, Normal Saline
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Sarah SabryThe Cardiovascular Hospital, Ain Shams University, 110 Ibn Fadlan Street, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. ssabry@ecu.edu.eg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0960-5474
Mai K AmmarDepartment of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Drug Technology, Egyptian Chinese University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5325-6403
Mahmoud TaeimaDepartment of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7565-301X
Noha NassarDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7468-9432
Azza ElFikyDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ayman SalehDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8069-8581

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesContrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) observed after coronary angiography (CAG) requires preventive strategies guided by clinical judgment. Evidence is still lacking regarding the prevention of CI-AKI in patients undergoing coronary angiography. This study aimed to compare the effect of a high dose of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) plus preprocedural hydration, a high dose of atorvastatin (HDS) plus preprocedural hydration, or preprocedural hydration alone on the prevention of CI-AKI in patients undergoing elective coronary angiography.

methodsA prospective multi-armed randomized comparative study was conducted on elective patients undergoing CAG. Patients were randomly assigned to either control group [n = 40], who received hydration with 0.9% saline started just before contrast media injection and continued for 12 h at a rate 1.0 mL/kg/min after angiography; NAC group [n = 40], who received oral NAC 1200 mg daily started 5 days before angiography and good hydration; or HDS group [n = 40], receiving one oral dose of atorvastatin 80 mg 24 h before angiography and good hydration. CI-AKI was defined as an increase in serum creatinine of > 25% of baseline or an absolute increase of 0.5 mg/dL above baseline after 48 h. Incidence of CI-AKI and incidence of complications were assessed for all groups.

resultsThe study included 120 patients. The incidence of CI-AKI was [32.5%] in the control group, [20%] in the NAC group, and [12.5%] in the HDS group. The incidence of CI-AKI was significantly lower in the high-dose statin group compared with the control group (risk ratio = 1.658; 95% CI 1.050-2.433). In-hospital clinical outcomes showed no statistical significance among the three groups.

conclusionsBoth NAC and high-dose statins may reduce CI-AKI incidence in patients undergoing CAG, with statins showing more promising results. These findings support prophylactic strategies for CI-AKI prevention in high-risk patients undergoing CAG. In-hospital outcomes were comparable. CLINICAL

trial registrationClinical-Trials.gov (ID; NCT06139952, Date; December 2023).

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AcetylcysteineAcute Kidney InjuryContrast MediaCoronary AngiographyAgedAtorvastatinCreatinineEgyptFemaleFluid TherapyHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesAcetylcysteineAtorvastatinContrast MediaCreatinineHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

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