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This systematic review with meta-analysis sought to determine the strength of evidence for the effects of hydration (sodium bicarbonate SB and normal saline NS), supplementations ( N-acetylcysteine NAC and vitamin C), and some common drugs (adenosine antagonists AAs, statins, loop diuretics, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors ACEIs) on the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and requirement for hemodialysis after coronary angiography. After screening, a total of 125 trials that reported outcomes were identified. Pooled analysis indicated beneficial effects of SB versus NS (odds ratio OR = 0.73; 95% confidence interval CI: 0.56-0.94; P = .01), NAC (OR = 0.79; 95% CI: 0.70-0.88; P = .001), vitamin C (OR = 0.64; 95% CI: 0.45-0.89; P = .01), statins (OR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.35-0.57; P = .001), AA (OR = 0.28; 95% CI: 0.14-0.47; P = .001), loop diuretics (OR = 0.97; 95% CI: 0.33-2.85; P = .9), and ACEI (OR = 1.06; 95% CI: 0.69-1.61; P = .8). Overall, hydration with SB, use of supplements, such as NAC and vitamin C, and administration of statins and AA should always be considered for the prevention of CIN after coronary angiography.
Ali‐Hassan‐Sayegh et al. (Mon,) studied this question.