International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 68-74 , 18 February 2010

Frequency and predictors of contrast-induced nephropathy after angioplasty for chronic total occlusions

Received 28 May 2008 ,Accepted 1 October 2008.

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 All the authors declare absence of any conflict of interest.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.10.006

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 68-74 , 18 February 2010