EURIPE - EUglycemia for Renal Impairment Prevention after contrast media Exposure
Project Objectives
To test the efficacy of a protocol for the maintenance of euglycemia during coronary interventional procedures, consisting of GIK (glucose, insulin and potassium), acetyl-cysteine and hydration to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy in high-risk diabetic patients and with chronic renal failure.
Start/End Date
January 2013 - ongoing
Principal Investigator
- Dr. Annunziata Nusca, Principal Investigator
- Prof. Germano Di Sciascio
Host Institution
Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome