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What is the chance of kidney damage(failure) in ct angiography heart test ? how safe is this test ?
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Generally safe: Contrast-induced nephropathy (kidney injury associated with intravenous contrast) is usually mild, transient, and only implies moderate-high risk in patients with preexisting kidney damage. Some people will have a little rise in markers of damage, but most times it gets back to normal in a couple days-weeks. Ask your doctor to order kidney function tests before the CT!
Answered 6/26/2021
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